Animal Factory
A naive suburbanite sentenced to San Quentin must fight for survival against predatory inmates and corrupt guards, finding an unlikely protector in a hardened veteran who teaches him how to navigate the deadly hierarchy of prison life.
“On the inside the rules are brutal and the stakes are high.”
Synopsis
Ron is a young, spoiled suburbanite who is not overly concerned about the marijuana charges he faces. However, when he is portrayed as a drug dealer, he is sentenced to five years at San Quentin State Prison. Physically frail and unaccustomed to the harsh environment, Ron is at risk of becoming a victim of sexual predators and bullying guards. His situation changes when he is befriended by Earl, a veteran inmate who takes it upon himself to protect the vulnerable newcomer.
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Principal cast & crew: 27
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Edited by Kate WilliamsShot by Phil ParmetScored by John LurieDesigned by Steve Rosenzweig
Box Office
2000 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.0× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$44K
Opening week (7-day): $9K
Peak 1 theaters
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- Animal Factory - Rache eines Verurteiltende
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