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The Animal

The Animal

He wasn't much of a man... Now he's not much of an animal!

20015.11h 23m

Overview

When loser Marvin Mange is involved in a horrible car accident, he's brought back to life by a deranged scientist as half man and half animal. His newfound powers are awesome -- but their adverse side effects could take over his life. Now, Marvin must fight to control his crazy primal urges around his new squeeze, Rianna, and his rival, Sgt. Sisk, who both think he's one cool cat.

Directed by Luke Greenfield
Written by Tom Brady, Rob Schneider
Produced by Todd Garner, Barry Bernardi, Carr D'Angelo
Box OfficeBudget: $22.0MRevenue: $84.8M

Top Cast

Rob Schneider

Rob Schneider

Marvin Mange

Colleen Haskell

Colleen Haskell

Rianna

John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

Sgt. Sisk

Ed Asner

Ed Asner

Chief Wilson

Michael Caton

Michael Caton

Dr. Wilder

Louis Lombardi

Louis Lombardi

Fatty

Guy Torry

Guy Torry

Miles

B

Bob Rubin

Bob Harris

Pilar Schneider

Pilar Schneider

Mrs. De La Rosa

Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson

Mayor

Themes & Keywords

dreamsemployeecar crashscientistpolice officerorgan donationaftercreditsstingervirility

About The Animal

The Animal is a comedy, science fiction film released in 2001 exploring themes of dreams, employee, car crash, scientist, police officer, organ donation. Directed by Luke Greenfield, it stars Rob Schneider, Colleen Haskell, John C. McGinley. When loser Marvin Mange is involved in a horrible car accident, he's brought back to life by a deranged scientist as half man and half animal. His newfound powers are awesome -- but their adverse side effects could take over his life. Now, Marvin must fight to control his crazy primal urges around his new squeeze, Rianna, and his rival, Sgt. Sisk, who both think he's one cool cat.

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