The Animals
“He saved her life... Now he brings her vengeance!”
Synopsis
A woman tracks down the three men who raped her, helped by an Apache. Traveling through the Old West to her new home, young schoolteacher Alice McAndrew is abducted by five outlaws headed by robber Pudge Elliott. The thugs rape Alice before leaving her for dead, but she is rescued by Chatto, an Apache chief. He restores her health and aids her in her bloodthirsty quest for revenge. With her sanity wavering, will Alice be able to find the men who tortured her?
Top Cast
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Michele Carey
Alice McAndrew
Henry Silva
Chatto
Keenan Wynn
Pudge Elliott
John Anderson
Sheriff Allan Pierce
Joe Turkel
Peyote
Pepper Martin
Jamie
Bobby Hall
Cat Norman
Peter Hellman
Karl
William Bryant
Sheriff Martin Lord
Peggy Stewart
Mrs. Emily Perkins
John Dennis
Posseman #1
Michael Carr
Posseman Deputy
Jack Wade Cox
Posseman #2
Donna Kern
Samantha
Del 'Sonny' West
Posseman #3
Steve DeFrance
Tucson Deputy
Fred Clark
Stage Driver
Dean Casper
Reno Parks
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Joy
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Bakalyan
- Original Score
- Rupert Holmes
- Original Title
- The Animals
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- XYZ Productions, Magnum Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Joy
Richard Bakalyan
Rupert Holmes
Keith C. Smith
Richard Bakalyan
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Joy
Director
Richard Bakalyan
Producer
Rupert Holmes
Original Music Composer
Richard Bakalyan
Screenplay
Keith C. Smith
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Animals
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What is The Animals about?
A woman tracks down the three men who raped her, helped by an Apache. Traveling through the Old West to her new home, young schoolteacher Alice McAndrew is abducted by five outlaws headed by robber Pudge Elliott. The thugs rape Alice before leaving her for dead, but she is rescued by Chatto, an Apache chief. He restores her health and aids her in her bloodthirsty quest for revenge. With her sanity wavering, will Alice be able to find the men who tortured her?
Who directed The Animals?
The Animals was directed by Ron Joy.
Who stars in The Animals?
The principal cast of The Animals includes Michele Carey, Henry Silva, Keenan Wynn, John Anderson, Joe Turkel.
When was The Animals released and how long is it?
The Animals was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Animals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Animals was composed by Rupert Holmes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Animals?
The Animals holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).