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THE ANIMAL WITHIN (1974)

Theatrical Motion Picture

Synopsis

A documentary film on the evolution of man, a visualization of the drama contained in Robert Ardrey's best-selling trilogy of books on animal and human behavior. The film recreates man's distant ancestors. such as Australopithecus and Cro-Magnon, to explain aggression, dominance and survival.


Main Credits

Writer Robert Ardrey
Executive Producer David L. Wolper
Producer Robert E. Larson
Producer Mel Stuart
Director Walon Green
Director Mel Stuart
Cinematographer Albert Kihn
Cinematographer David Meyers
Editor Robert K. Lambert
Composer Lalo Schifrin
Wolper Awards

Full Credit List

Based on the works of Robert Audrey
Writer Robert Ardrey
Research Toni Pinnolis
Research V. Fae Thomas
Executive Producer David L. Wolper
Producer Robert E. Larson
Producer Mel Stuart
Associate Producer Robert K. Lambert
Director Walon Green
Director Mel Stuart
Cast Anthony Zerbe
Production Coordinator David Oyster
Production Coordinator Sascha Schneider
Production Supervisor Conrad Holzgang
Production Assistant Michael Collins
Production Assistant Cassandra Oliva
Production Assistant George Stephenson
Cinematographer Albert Kihn
Cinematographer David Meyers
Additional Photography Gilbert Hubbs
Additional Photography Robert K. Lambert
Additional Photography David Oyster
Additional Photography Jose Mignone
Gaffer George Rumanes
Grip Don Jacobs
Key Grip Don Jacobs
Grip Harry Lee Rez
Key Grip Harry Lee Rez
Assistant Costume Supervisor Robert Magahay
Costumes Robert Magahay
Makeup Ellis Burman
Makeup Ed Butterworth
Makeup Ken Chase
Makeup Werner Keppler
Makeup Jim Phillips
Makeup Rolf Miller
Makeup William Miller
Early Man Makeup Created by Tom Buman
Early Man Makeup Created by John Chambers
Early Man Makeup Conceived by Tom Wright
Editor Robert K. Lambert
Assistant Editor Richard Fetterman
Post Production Supervisor Phillips Wylly
Music Editor Neiman-Tillar Associates
Sound Effects Editor Neiman-Tillar Associates
Composer Lalo Schifrin
Acknowledgements Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Tsavo National Park, Kenya, Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya, State of New Mexico, Bruce King, Govenor, Ruth Armstrong, Film Commision, Perry Denton, Spelunker, Fred Banker, Liaison Officer
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Rare archives and photos from THE ANIMAL WITHIN can be found at the David L. Wolper Center at USC
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