Animals on Trial

Nan
0h 26m
1990

Overview

Part of BBC Arena's Animal Night, this film chronicles a strange era in history when animals were put on trial in human courts.

Country : Not Available
Languages : English, Latin
Released Date: 1990-12-16

Top Billed Cast

Julian Barnes

Nicholas Humphrey

Henri Rousseau

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