A notorious gangster nicknamed "Animal" must reconcile his past in order to make a future for his criminally-minded son.
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Cast
| Ving Rhames | ... |
Animal
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| Terrence Howard | ... |
Darius Allen
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| Chazz Palminteri | ... |
Kassada
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| Jim Brown | ... |
Berwell
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| Beverly Todd | ... |
Latreese
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| Faizon Love | ... |
Double T
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| Wes Studi | ... |
Creeper
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| Paula Jai Parker | ... |
Reecy
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| Taraji P. Henson | ... |
Ramona
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César Farrait | ... |
Roach
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| Modesto Lacen | ... |
Dinky
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Black Child | ... |
Spyda
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Hunter Howard | ... |
Young Darius
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Rafael Alvarez | ... |
Paul Wilson
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Kaly Cordova | ... |
Prisoner
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| Eugenio Cotto | ... |
Assassin 1 - Berwell
(as Eugene Cotto)
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| Carlos Esteban Fonseca | ... |
Big Dre
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John Garcia | ... |
Bad Guy #2
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Norman Grant | ... |
CO #2
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Alfredo Herger | ... |
CO #1 (Willie Lynch)
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Joaquin Jarque | ... |
Police Leader
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Charlie Massó | ... |
New Fish
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Edwin Mercado | ... |
Assassin
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| Néstor Rodulfo | ... |
Yard Dog
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Ramon Saldana | ... |
Trustee
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| Norman Santiago | ... |
Little Bill
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Katherine Zayas | ... |
Shae
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Junior Álvarez | ... |
Kevin Belzer
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Directed by
| David J. Burke | ||
Written by
| David C. Johnson | ... | (written by) |
| Ving Rhames | ... | (story) |
| Thomas Care | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Kip Konwiser | ... | producer |
| Andrew Reimer | ... | executive producer |
| Scott Rettberg | ... | associate producer |
| Ving Rhames | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Chris Thomas King | ||
Cinematography by
| Pedro Juan López | ... | (as P.J. López) |
Editing by
| Erik C. Andersen | ||
Editorial Department
| Megan Berlin Alderson | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Carla Exito | ||
Production Design by
| Bonita Huffman | ||
Costume Design by
| Ana C. Ramirez Velez | ... | (as Anita Ramirez) |
Makeup Department
| Dominique Borrel | ... | makeup artist |
| Wynona Price | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Rosi Acosta | ... | unit production manager |
| Lowell Rottenberg | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Colleen Comer | ... | assistant director |
| Vivian Rebella | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Charlie Bonilla | ... | construction coordinator: Puerto Rico |
| Gladys Bustos | ... | property master |
| Oscar A. Colom Cruz | ... | set dresser |
| Juan Guallini Indij | ... | set dresser |
| Luis E. Maldonado | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Antonio Betancourt | ... | sound |
| Courtney Bishop | ... | adr recordist |
| Craig Clark | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Susan Fitz-Simon | ... | foley artist |
| Danny Kim | ... | sound effects editor |
| Luis Landrau | ... | boom operator (as Luis Antonio Landrau) |
| Michael Miller | ... | adr mixer |
| Colin Rogers | ... | adr foley mixer |
| Craig Schafer | ... | sound designer |
| Allan Schultz | ... | dialogue supervisor |
| Deborah Willard | ... | sound facility manager |
Special Effects by
| Charlie Bonilla | ... | special effects director |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Raul J. Marin | ... | best boy electric |
| Gabriel Padilla | ... | gaffer |
| Gilberto Rosario | ... | dolly grip: "a" camera (as Gilbert 'Gilo' Rosario) |
| Carlos Zayas | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
Music Department
| Danny Kim | ... | music editor |
| Jay Weigel | ... | composer: additional music |
| Warren Zielinski | ... | musician: violin |
Script and Continuity Department
| Liliana M. Molina | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Luis A. Jurado | ... | transportation captain |
| Josiuan Rojas | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Sara Alvarez | ... | production coordinator |
| Michael Barnes | ... | financial legal services |
| Eugenio Cotto | ... | assistant: Ving Rhames (as Eugene Cotto) |
| Giovanni Cotto-Ortiz | ... | key set production assistant (as Giovanni Cotto) |
| Charles Heaphy | ... | production financing |
| J. Rogers Marquess III | ... | production coordinator: Los Angeles |
| Andres Rivera | ... | caterer / chef |
| Hilda Frontanes Suarez | ... | accounting 1st assistant |
| José R. Varona | ... | set medic |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Alpha Media (2007) (China) (video) (VOD/IPTV)
- DEJ Productions (2005) (United States) (VHS)
- Future Film (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Movie Bank (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- United Paramount Network (UPN) (2006) (United States) (tv)
- WWOR (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Andys Catering and Craft Servise US (catering company)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Roundabout Entertainment (sound post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When the violent gangster James "Animal" Allen is arrested and sent to prison, his teenage son Darius is left with his mother, but she is assassinated and the boy is raised alone on the streets, becoming a criminal. While in the corrupt prison, Animal works for the powerful prisoner Kassada, but when he meets the revolutionary Berwell, his view of life changes. Animal is released on probation and tries to have a straight life, but his past and his fame haunt him, while he sees that Darius is following his path in a criminal life. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Taglines | His Legacy Must End... For His Son's Life To Begin. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson and Paula Jai Parker all appeared together previously in 2005's Hustle & Flow. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by Animal 2 (2008). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Rewind the Hands Of Time See more » |
| Quotes |
Animal:
I'll peep you later. See more » |