The Young Animals
“There's nothing they won't do ... nothing they won't dare ... and no one they won't defy! And they've made your streets a jungle!”
Synopsis
A small Arizona town is plagued by violence created from the tension between Anglo and Mexican-American youths. Tony is the idealistic new kid in school who tries to alleviate long-time tensions between the rival factions. The Mexican gang is led by Paco, a hot-tempered youth with good reason to resent some of his Caucasian counterparts due to past prejudices. Bruce is the leader of the white gang. Patty McCormack and Joanna Frank are the female interests who become victims of the gang struggles. Tony, formerly from San Diego, attempts to change the attitudes of the polarized and violent groups.
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Tom Nardini
Tony
Patty McCormack
Janet
Joanna Frank
Raquel
David Macklin
Bruce
Zooey Hall
Paco
Russ Bender
Coach Simms
Arthur Peterson
Principal Wilson
Keith Taylor
Din-Din
Sammy Vaughn
Emmet
Michael Wood
Jerry
A Martinez
Johnny
Alberto Isaac
Ramon
Roger Galloway
Rudy
Johnny Leon
Pepe
Raul Morales
Luis
Lynda White
LInda
Robert Schock
Doug
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maury Dexter
- Screenplay & Story
- James Gordon White
- Original Title
- The Young Animals
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maury Dexter
James Gordon White
Department Leadership Roster
James Gordon White
Writer
Maury Dexter
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young Animals
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Young Animals about?
A small Arizona town is plagued by violence created from the tension between Anglo and Mexican-American youths. Tony is the idealistic new kid in school who tries to alleviate long-time tensions between the rival factions. The Mexican gang is led by Paco, a hot-tempered youth with good reason to resent some of his Caucasian counterparts due to past prejudices. Bruce is the leader of the white gang. Patty McCormack and Joanna Frank are the female interests who become victims of the gang struggles. Tony, formerly from San Diego, attempts to change the attitudes of the polarized and violent groups.
Who directed The Young Animals?
The Young Animals was directed by Maury Dexter.
Who stars in The Young Animals?
The principal cast of The Young Animals includes Tom Nardini, Patty McCormack, Joanna Frank, David Macklin, Zooey Hall.
When was The Young Animals released and how long is it?
The Young Animals was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Young Animals?
The Young Animals holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).