Fierce Creatures
"Don't pet them."
Originally released in 1997. Fierce Creatures is a comedy/romance film. directed by Robert Young.
Starring John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Kevin Kline
Synopsis
Ex-policeman Rollo Lee is sent to run Marwood Zoo, the newly acquired business of a New Zealand tycoon. In order to meet high profit targets and keep the zoo open, Rollo enforces a new 'fierce creatures' policy, whereby only the most impressive and dangerous animals are allowed to remain in the zoo. However, the keepers are less enthusiastic about complying with these demands.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (373 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.4M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Directors
Top Cast
John Cleese
as Rollo Lee
Jamie Lee Curtis
as Willa Weston
Kevin Kline
as Vince McCain / Rod McCain
Michael Palin
as Adrian 'Bugsy' Malone
Robert Lindsay
as Sydney Lotterby
Ronnie Corbett
as Reggie Sealions
Carey Lowell
as Cub Felines
Bille Brown
as Neville Coltrane
Derek Griffiths
as Gerry Ungulates
Cynthia Cleese
as Pip 'Small Mammals'
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,381,260
Production Companies
- Jersey Films
- Universal Pictures
- Fish Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fierce Creatures about?
Ex-policeman Rollo Lee is sent to run Marwood Zoo, the newly acquired business of a New Zealand tycoon. In order to meet high profit targets and keep the zoo open, Rollo enforces a new 'fierce crea...
Who directed Fierce Creatures?
Fierce Creatures was directed by Robert Young.
How long is Fierce Creatures?
Fierce Creatures has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Fierce Creatures released?
Fierce Creatures was released on January 23, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fierce Creatures?
The main cast of Fierce Creatures includes John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin, Robert Lindsay.
Is Fierce Creatures worth watching?
Fierce Creatures has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 373 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.