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201334 min0documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Black Beast

201334 min0documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A cowboy in rural Texas claims to have seen a black panther near his hunting lodge, sparking debate among his friends about the sighting's validity.

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Alessio Rigo de Righi,

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A cowboy in rural Texas claims to have seen a black panther near his hunting lodge, sparking debate among his friends about the sighting's validity.

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Alessio Rigo de Righi

Alessio Rigo de Righidirector

Matteo Zoppis

Matteo Zoppisdirector

Alessio Rigo de Righi

Alessio Rigo de Righiwriter

Matteo Zoppis

Matteo Zoppiswriter

Ercole Colnagocast

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Cowboy Hercules stands near his hunting lodge in rural Texas, claiming to have spotted a black panther. His assertion sparks a debate among friends, with some supporting him while others dismiss the sighting as folklore. Actor and panther specialist Tony Scarf arrives to investigate the claim, contributing his expertise to the discussion. The film addresses the tension between myth and reality in wildlife, while also reflecting on local legends and the cultural significance of hunting in the region.

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