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!"
Originally released in 1968. The Young Animals is a drama film. directed by Maury Dexter.
Starring Tom Nardini, Patty McCormack, and Joanna Frank
Synopsis
A small Arizona town is plagued by violence created from the tension between Anglo and Mexican-American youths. Tony (Tom Nardini) 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 (Zooey Hall), a hot-tempered youth with good reason to resent some of his Caucasian counterparts due to past prejudices. Bruce (David Macklin) 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. Simms (Russ Bender) is a bigoted educator who fans the flames of hate, and Wilson (Arthur Peterson) is the school principal who is helpless to stop the violence between the two factions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 (Tom Nardini) is the idealistic new kid in school who tries to alleviate long-ti...
Who directed The Young Animals?
The Young Animals was directed by Maury Dexter.
How long is The Young Animals?
The Young Animals has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Young Animals released?
The Young Animals was released on October 1, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Young Animals?
The main cast of The Young Animals includes Tom Nardini, Patty McCormack, Joanna Frank, David Macklin, Zooey Hall.