Animal
“His Legacy Must End... For His Son's Life To Begin.”
Synopsis
His name: infamous. His reputation: ruthless. But when James "Animal"Allen is locked up in a maximum security prison, he meets a revolutionary who changes his life. Now a reformed man, James is released only to find that his own son has assumed a life of crime and violence. Can a father haunted by his past redeem his family from the very streets he created, or will he be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice?
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Animal Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-22
Top Cast
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Ving Rhames
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Terrence Howard
Darius Allen
Jim Brown
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Chazz Palminteri
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Beverly Todd
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Taraji P. Henson
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Junior Álvarez
Kevin Belzer
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Paul Wilson
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César Farrait
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Faizon Love
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Hunter Howard
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Charlie Massó
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Paula Jai Parker
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Wes Studi
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Modesto Lacen
Dinky
Norman Santiago
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David J. Burke
- Screenplay & Story
- David C. Johnson
- Original Score
- Chris Thomas King
- Original Title
- Animal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David J. Burke
David C. Johnson
Chris Thomas King
PJ López
Erik C. Andersen
Andrew Reimer, Kip Konwiser, Ving Rhames
Department Leadership Roster
David J. Burke
Director
Kip Konwiser
Producer
Chris Thomas King
Original Music Composer
Bonita Huffman
Production Design
Diana Noris
Costume Design
Erik C. Andersen
Editor
PJ López
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Animal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Animal about?
His name: infamous. His reputation: ruthless. But when James "Animal"Allen is locked up in a maximum security prison, he meets a revolutionary who changes his life. Now a reformed man, James is released only to find that his own son has assumed a life of crime and violence. Can a father haunted by his past redeem his family from the very streets he created, or will he be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice?
Who directed Animal?
Animal was directed by David J. Burke.
Who stars in Animal?
The principal cast of Animal includes Ving Rhames, Terrence Howard, Jim Brown, Chazz Palminteri, Beverly Todd.
When was Animal released and how long is it?
Animal was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Animal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Animal was composed by Chris Thomas King.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Animal?
Animal holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).