The Young Animals 1968

Runtime

100 mins

Language

English

English

In a small Arizona town, escalating violence erupts between Anglo and Mexican‑American youth gangs. Idealistic newcomer Tony strives to ease the long‑standing feud. The Mexican gang is led by hot‑tempered Paco, while the white gang is commanded by Bruce. Female characters Patty and Joanna become entangled in the turmoil. Bigoted teacher Simms fans the flames, and helpless principal Wilson cannot quell the unrest.

In a small Arizona town, escalating violence erupts between Anglo and Mexican‑American youth gangs. Idealistic newcomer Tony strives to ease the long‑standing feud. The Mexican gang is led by hot‑tempered Paco, while the white gang is commanded by Bruce. Female characters Patty and Joanna become entangled in the turmoil. Bigoted teacher Simms fans the flames, and helpless principal Wilson cannot quell the unrest.

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Bruce David Macklin and his gang beat up Mexican American Paco Zooey Hall and rape his girlfriend, Raquel Joanna Frank. Tony Tom Nardini comes to town and hits it off with the blonde Janet Patty McCormack, who Bruce thinks is his girl. Bruce and his pals chase Tony down, but let him go with a warning to stay away from Janet. Tony decides to organize the Mexican-American students at school, and when principal Wilson Arthur Peterson refuses to even listen to their complaints, organizes a walk out by the Mexican-American students. The students picket the school and even brawl with Bruce’s gang. After Raquel tells Janet that she was raped, some of the white students walk out in solidarity. Then Paco and a group of students who favor a more radical approach, attack Din-Din Keith Taylor, a member of Bruce’s group and his girlfriend. Bruce and his followers get their revenge, killing Paco and Raquel in a staged road “accident”. Bruce and his pals try to kill Tony and Janet, but in the end Bruce is arrested. Principal Wilson finally agrees to talk with the students and the walk out ends.

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Buick

1956

Special Estate Wagon

Cadillac

1964

DeVille Convertible

Chevrolet

1958

Bel Air

Chevrolet

1961

C-10 Panel

Chevrolet

1965

C-10 Panel

Chevrolet

1962

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Chevrolet

1965

Chevy II

Chevrolet

1966

Chevy II

Chevrolet

1961

Impala

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