
A boy reads about the attacks of a unknown animal on livestock in the town. He plans to run his own investigation. The so called beast however is also used as a metaphor for every day problems the townsfolk face.

as Bill Coward

as Chunder

as Ned Coward

as Mick Dalton

as Oggy

as Mrs. Dalton

as Jim Dalton

as Danny

as Bill Howgill

as Big Man

as Hargreaves

as Tinker

as Mr. Arkwright

as Social worker

as Mr. Dickson

as Reporter

as Mr. Lord

as Camera shop assistant

as Shepherd

as Poacher

as Farm hand

as Shepherd

as Secretary at Observer

as Landlord

as Clever Clogs

as Policeman

as Chicken