Animal Movie Review 2005

James "Animal" Allen is a violent gangsta sent to prison, leaving behind young son Darius (Howard), who grows up following in pop's footsteps. When Animal emerges from prison reformed, he attempts to get Darius out of the life. Thoughtful and intelligent, with excellent performances by leads Howard and Rhames.

Distribution

First Look Home Entertainment, 8000 Sunset Blvd., East Penthouse, Los Angeles, CA 90048, Phone: (323)337-1000, Fax: (323)337-1078, Email: info@firstlookmedia.com, URL: http://www.firstlookmedia.com, Remarks: A division of First Look Pictures

Available on DVD
Running time 93 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Urban Drama, Urban Gangstas, Men in Prison, Dads, Ex-Cons, Family Drama

Screenplay

David C(lark) Johnson

Cast

Ving Rhames, Terrence DaShon Howard, Jim Brown, Chazz Palminteri, Paula Jai Parker, Faizon Love, Wes Studi, Beverly Todd

Director

David J. Burke