The Shimmering Beast
1982, French. Directed by Pierre Perrault.
A documentary film about a group of hunters who gather annually to hunt moose near Maniwaki, Quebec.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Pierre PerraultDirector
- Louis-Philippe LécuyerCanotier
- Philippe CrossCanotier
- Stéphane-Albert BoulaisArcher
- Maurice ChaillotArcher
- Bernard L'HeureuxOrignal
- Michel GuyotOrignal
- Barney DescontieBarney the Guide
- Maurice AumontChasseur d'ours
- Claude LauriaultChasseur d'ours
- Laurier PrévostLaurier the Table Constructor
Details
- Released
- 15 October 1982
- Original title
- La bête lumineuse
- Country
- Canada
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How long is The Shimmering Beast?
The Shimmering Beast runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
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Which OTT platform is The Shimmering Beast on?
The Shimmering Beast isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shimmering Beast?
If you liked The Shimmering Beast, try My Mom Jayne, 180° South, Halloween: 25 Years of Terror.
Who directed The Shimmering Beast?
The Shimmering Beast (1982) was directed by Pierre Perrault and stars Louis-Philippe Lécuyer, Philippe Cross, Stéphane-Albert Boulais.