Loch Ness (1996): Cast & Plot
Loch Ness is a 1996 family film directed by John Henderson, starring Ted Danson as Dr. Dempsey, Joely Richardson and Philip O'Brien. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- John Henderson
- Genre
- Family
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Loch Ness About?
The premise of Loch Ness without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
For fifteen centuries the legend of the Loch Ness Monster has gone unchallenged. American scientist Dr. Dempsey travels to Scotland on a mission to prove the creature’s non‑existence, but his skepticism is shattered when innkeeper Laura reveals a hidden family of living “Nessie‑dinosaurs” inhabiting the loch.
Loch Ness Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nessie
- loch
- monster
- scientist
- loch ness
- loch ness monster
- legend
- american
- scotland
- photograph
- directorial debut
- falling in love
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- place name in title
- two word title
- handmade greeting card
- species
- award
- dinner
- dignity
- eyes
- roar
- water
- whiskey
- sex scene
- bus
- sinking boat
- reference to saint columba
- insanity
- milk
- fruitcake
- baptism
- reference to captain kirk
- sleeping in the nude
- guide book
- parasitic wasp
- bailiff
- whistle
- towel
- keg
- credibility
- film developing
- hunting
- hunter
- fish
- phd
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- broke
- brassiere
- dog
- general store
Loch Ness Cast & Characters
Ted Danson leads the cast as Dr. Dempsey, with Joely Richardson as Laura and Philip O'Brien as Dr Abernathy. Directed by John Henderson; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Henderson
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Ted Danson as Dr. Dempsey -
Joely Richardson as Laura - Philip O'Brien as Dr Abernathy
- James Frain as Adrian Foote
Also Starring in Loch Ness
· 13 more- Kirsty Graham Isabel
- Nick Brimble Andy Maclean
- Keith Allen Gordon Shoals
- Ian Holm Water Bailiff
- Harris Yulin Dr Mercer
- Richard Vernon Aged Professor
- Brian Pettifer Repairman
- John Savident Dr Binns
- Wolf Kahler Dr Muller
- Roger Sloman Norwegian
- Julian Curry Englishman
- Debora Weston Dr Hunter
- John Dair Macleash
More from John Henderson
More films directed by John Henderson, best-rated first: Two Men Went to War, Friday Download: The Movie, May Contain: Nuts and The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby.
Loch Ness Plot Summary
What happens in Loch Ness from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Loch Ness, Scotland, a scientist named Dr. Abernathy [Philip O’Brien] is killed after slipping on rocks while glimpsing something in the loch and snapping a single photograph. The incident ignites a wave of curiosity, but the true motive behind Abernathy’s death remains a mystery as months pass.
Months later, American zoologist and freshman college tutor Dr. John Dempsey [Ted Danson] is invited to replace Abernathy and decide once and for all whether the Loch Ness Monster exists. He is wary of the assignment, having wrecked his career trying to prove the Sasquatch era, yet money lures him in: the cash would ease IRS debt and help him pay alimony to his ex-wife, who left him after he named a newly discovered species of parasitic wasp after her.
Full summary
The whole story of Loch Ness, scene by scene
Loch Ness Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Loch Ness.
How Well Do You Know Loch Ness?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Dr. John Dempsey in the film?
Cars in Loch Ness
9 cars on screen, including the Ford Fiesta MkIII and the 1982 Bedford Astravan MkI.
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Ford Fiesta MkIII Important role -
1982 Bedford Astravan MkI Minor role -
1972 Bedford VAS 5 Minor role -
1983 Chevrolet Blazer Minor role
Loch Ness Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Lago Ness” and “Nessie - Das Geheimnis von Loch Ness”.
- Also known as
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- Lago Ness
- Nessie - Das Geheimnis von Loch Ness
- Лох Нес
- Лох-Несс
- O Mistério do Lago
- 尼斯巨龙
- ทะเลสาบเนส
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Movies Like Loch Ness
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Secret of Loch Ness, The Secret of the Loch and Nessie.
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The Secret of Loch Ness 2008 -
The Secret of the Loch 1934 -
Nessie 2024 -
Man, Monsters & Mysteries 1974 -
The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Monster O’ McDonaldland Loch 2003 -
The Water Horse 2007 -
Magic in the Water 1995 -
Lassie 2006 -
The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns 1999 -
Missing Link 2019 -
The Secret of Roan Inish 1994 -
Harry and the Hendersons 1987
Loch Ness FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Loch Ness, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Loch Ness?
Loch Ness runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Loch Ness released?
Loch Ness was released on August 23, 1996.
Who directed Loch Ness?
Loch Ness was directed by John Henderson.
More films by John Henderson Who is in the cast of Loch Ness?
Loch Ness stars Ted Danson as Dr. Dempsey, Joely Richardson as Laura and Philip O'Brien as Dr Abernathy, among 17 credited actors.
Does Loch Ness have a post-credit scene?
No. Loch Ness has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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