Natural Enemy (1996): Cast & Plot
Natural Enemy is a 1996 drama horror film directed by Douglas Jackson, starring Donald Sutherland as Ted Robards, William McNamara and Christian Tessier. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Douglas Jackson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Filmline International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Natural Enemy About?
The premise of Natural Enemy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned businessman (Donald Sutherland) takes on a young associate (William McNamara), unaware that the newcomer is actually the son of his second wife. Raised in an abusive home after being adopted, he has become a deranged, vengeance‑driven murderer intent on killing his biological mother, whom he blames for the hardships of his life.
Natural Enemy Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- limbo dance
- revenge
- abusive father
- psychopath
- murder
- pyromania
- chess
- undressing
- older woman younger man relationship
- elevator
- internal revenue service
- video camera
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- video
- painful sex
- male rape
- female nudity
- dog
- yearbook
- woman architect
- tied to a bed
- tattoo on butt
- strangulation
- stepmother stepson relationship
- spanking
- sex standing up
- sadomasochism
- sadomasochism clothing
- rough sex
- rocking chair
- refurbishment
- private investigator
- pregnancy
- party
- nail gun
- mother son relationship
- miscarriage
- medication
- jacuzzi
- investment banker
- husband wife relationship
- hospital
- handcuffs
- german shepherd
- cigarette burn
- broken nose
- arsonist
- adoption
- accidental death
Natural Enemy Cast & Characters
Donald Sutherland leads the cast as Ted Robards, with William McNamara as Jeremy Harper and Christian Tessier as Chris Robards. Directed by Douglas Jackson; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Douglas Jackson
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Donald Sutherland as Ted Robards -
William McNamara as Jeremy Harper - Christian Tessier as Chris Robards
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Lesley Ann Warren as Sandy Robats
Also Starring in Natural Enemy
· 11 more- Joe Pantoliano Stuart
- Serge Houde Sherwood
- Tia Carrere Christina
- Vlasta Vrana Stanley
- Rosemary Dunsmore Judy
- Richard Zeman Bob
- Lenore Zann Gina
- Terry Haig IRS Agent
- Claudia Besso Claire
- Tedd Dillon Father
- Michael Caloz Young Jeremy
More from Douglas Jackson
More films directed by Douglas Jackson: My Nanny’s Secret, Dead at 17, Maternal Obsession and The Perfect Assistant.
Natural Enemy Plot Summary
What happens in Natural Enemy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ted Robards, once a successful stock broker, stands on the edge of financial ruin as mounting debts threaten his firm. Ted Robards has long wrestled with a son, Chris Robards, who has disappointed him for years, deepening a painful gap between father and child. His wife, Sandy Robards, is consumed with the longing for a second child, a desire that adds another layer of pressure to the already frayed family dynamics.
Full summary
The whole story of Natural Enemy, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Natural Enemy?
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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What is Ted Robards' profession?
Cars in Natural Enemy
6 cars on screen, including the 1991 Volvo 940 and the 1983 Cadillac Sedan DeVille.
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1991 Volvo 940 Important role -
1983 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Minor role -
1995 Volvo 850 Minor role -
BMW 7 E23 Background role
Natural Enemy Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Hate - Haß” and “Der Feind in meinem Haus”.
- Also known as
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- Hate - Haß
- Der Feind in meinem Haus
- 杀人夜
- Természetes ellenség
- Natural Enemy - Der Feind in meinem Haus
- Parchant
- Uno sconosciuto in casa
- Тайный враг
- Le Fils Maléfique
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Natural Enemy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Natural Enemy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Natural Enemy?
Natural Enemy runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Natural Enemy released?
Natural Enemy was released on December 18, 1996.
Who directed Natural Enemy?
Natural Enemy was directed by Douglas Jackson.
More films by Douglas Jackson Who is in the cast of Natural Enemy?
Natural Enemy stars Donald Sutherland as Ted Robards, William McNamara as Jeremy Harper and Christian Tessier as Chris Robards, among 15 credited actors.
Does Natural Enemy have a post-credit scene?
No. Natural Enemy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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