The Female Animal 1958
“It is said that when a woman fights for a man, she is like an ANIMAL!”
What is The Female Animal?
The Female Animal is a 1958 drama and romance film released on January 22, 1958, with a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes. The story follows jaded movie star Vanessa Windsor as she pursues handsome extra Chris Farley after he saves her from a studio accident.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 22, 1958
- Studios
- Universal International Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
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Overview
The Female Animal is a 1958 drama and romance film released on January 22, 1958, with a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes. The story follows jaded movie star Vanessa Windsor as she pursues handsome extra Chris Farley after he saves her from a studio accident.
Cultural significance is tied to its classic 1958 release history, and the film maintains a drama and romance classification. The narrative explores complex relationships as Chris becomes involved with both Vanessa and her alcoholic adult daughter Penny before seeking an escape in a Mexican picture about man-eating orchids.
Should you watch it?
“A handsome extra becomes entangled with both a jaded movie star and her alcoholic daughter.”
- Features a plot involving a jaded movie star saved from a studio accident by a handsome extra.
- Showcases a complex dynamic as the extra becomes the caretaker of a beach house.
- Includes dramatic twists involving a Mexican picture about man-eating orchids.
- Viewers seeking modern pacing may find the 1958 drama and romance style dated.
Watch it if you enjoy classic drama and romance films from 1958 featuring tangled relationships.
The tone is dramatic and romantic with a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes.
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Where to stream The Female Animal (1958)?
The film is available to rent or buy on digital platforms.
Whether it is worth watching?
It features a classic 1958 drama and romance storyline about a studio extra caught between a movie star and her daughter.
What is the runtime of the film?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes.
Are there multiple episodes?
No, this is a feature film released on January 22, 1958, rather than a television series.
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