Movie Description The tale of a mentally challenged young man named Bobby (Christian Bale), who runs away from home to escape an abusive stepfather (Daniel Benzali) who has been tormenting and slaughtering his beloved pets. In his travels, Bobby meets an old man (John Hurt) who spends his days protecting animals form speeding vehicles along the highway, and giving a proper burial to the unfortunate roadkill. Inevitably, the two become friends, but soon enough Bobby's hateful stepfather tracks him down, and the confrontation is one neither of them will ever forget. Based on the novel by Walker Hamilton.
| Credits | | Cast: | Daniel Benzali |
Notes DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Widescreen Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - English
Editorial Reviews "...ALL THE LITTLE ANIMALS is a courageous debut..." Macnab
"...Powerful, extraordinary central performances and cinematography that lends the English landscape around Cornwall a mythical cast..." New York Times - Stephen Holden (09/03/1999)
"...The performances are minutely observed, which enhances the movie's dreamlike quality..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (09/03/1999)
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