The Beast of Monsieur Racine
1974 · 9 min · ★ 8.0 · Animation, Family
A suspicious pear-thieving beast becomes fast friends with a lonely man who proudly presents him to the prestigious Academy of Sciences.
Directed by Gene Deitch · Written by Tomi Ungerer
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