The Female Animal
1958, English. Directed by Harry Keller.
It is said that when a woman fights for a man, she is like an ANIMAL!
Jaded movie star Vanessa Windsor, saved from a studio accident by handsome extra Chris Farley, pursues him, and soon he's the 'caretaker' of her beach house. Vanessa's sexy, alcoholic adult daughter Penny accidentally meets Chris, who rescues her from an 'octopus' boyfriend. Before you know it, Chris is involved with both mother and daughter, and his only way out is to take a job in a Mexican picture about man-eating orchids...
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Harry KellerDirector
- Hedy LamarrVanessa Windsor
- Jane PowellPenny Windsor
- Jan SterlingLily Frayne
- George NaderChris Farley
- Jerry ParisHank Lopez
- Gregg PalmerPiggy
- Mabel AlbertsonIrma Jones
- James GleasonTom Maloney
- Richard H. CuttingDr. John Ramsay
- Ann DoranNurse
- Yvonne PeattieHairdresser
- Max ShowalterCharlie Grant
Details
- Released
- 22 January 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Albert Zugsmith, Robert Hill
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The Female Animal: quick answers
Is The Female Animal worth watching?
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How long is The Female Animal?
The Female Animal runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Female Animal have a post-credits scene?
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The Female Animal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Female Animal is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Female Animal on?
The Female Animal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Female Animal?
If you liked The Female Animal, try They Won't Believe Me, Possessed, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans.
Who directed The Female Animal?
The Female Animal (1958) was directed by Harry Keller and stars Hedy Lamarr, Jane Powell, Jan Sterling.