The Curiosity that kills the cat

United Kingdom, 1975

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Shows the extent to which animals, specially bred for the purpose or imported wild from overseas, are used in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry and the cosmetic industry. Suggests that some of the vast sums of money spent on animal experiments might be devoted to the development of alternative, more humane techniques.

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Credits

director

Cedric Maggs

producer

G. Buckland-Smith

production company

British Films

Duration

00:31:00:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1975

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