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Release Date:
1 August 2000 (Spain) moreTagline:
On the Inside the Rules Are Brutal And the Stakes Are HighPlot:
A young man goes to prison and a tough, older convict takes him under his wing as a mentor. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
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15 most memorable characters in Sam Raimi’s movies. (From SoundOnSight. 30 May 2009, 2:15 AM, PDT)
Spc doesn't pass on this 'Interview'
(From ioncinema. 16 March 2007)
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Highly Recommended moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Willem Dafoe | ... | Earl Copen | |
| Edward Furlong | ... | Ron Decker | |
| Danny Trejo | ... | Vito | |
| Mark Boone Junior | ... | Paul Adams | |
| Seymour Cassel | ... | Lt. Seeman | |
| Mickey Rourke | ... | Jan the Actress | |
| Tom Arnold | ... | Buck Rowan | |
| John Heard | ... | James Decker | |
| Chris Bauer | ... | Bad Eye | |
| Rockets Redglare | ... | Big Rand | |
| Jake La Botz | ... | Jesse (as Jake LaBotz) | |
| Mark Engelhardt | ... | T.J. | |
| Edward Bunker | ... | Buzzard | |
| Victor Pagan | ... | Psycho Mike | |
| Ernest Harden Jr. | ... | Richland |
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Rated R for strong language, violence and drug use.Parents Guide:
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94 minCountry:
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1.78 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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New Zealand:R16 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA (cable rating) | Chile:14 | France:U | Germany:16 (video premiere) | Netherlands:16 | Spain:18 | UK:15 | USA:R | Iceland:16Filming Locations:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAFun Stuff
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During the show scene, a vocalist is musically accompanied by a violinist and accordionist - the singer is Antony Hegarty (of Antony and the Johnsons) and the song which he sings a version of is "Rapture" which can be found on the band's self-titled album from 2000. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Ron's hair when he first meets Earl. moreSoundtrack:
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Although the DVD cover draws attention to another great prison movie (The ShawShank Redemtion), 'Animal Factory' is actually closer in style and content the equally good 'Midnight Express'. Without revealing the plot, Edward Furlong finds himself in deep trouble and is sent to prison for what emerges to be longer than his crime should permit. Here he meets and is befriended by Willem Defoe's character, the prison gang leader of sorts. Furlong, young, alone and vulnerable finds himself taken under the wing of Defoe, which amongst other benefits's, offers him some security against buggery. All the acting is first class, and the direction is snappy enough to keep the viewer entertained until the films climax. Keep a look out for Mickey Rourke's fantastic cameo, had he been given more screen time he would have stolen the show. A must see.