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Anima

1998-01-01 · 90 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

A reporter doing a story on taxidermy discovers an odd older couple that he becomes convinced are ex-Nazi's. The chief item leading to this belief is an odd puppet theater the couple operate in their basement that re-creates the Nazi era using stuffed creatures.

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Directors
Craig Richardson
Production companies
Tangent Films International, Other Pictures Production
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George BartenieffGeorge BartenieffSam
Jacqueline BertrandIris
Bray PoorBray PoorBill
Geoffrey CantorGeoffrey CantorCam
Mark MineartMark MineartHans
Stan LachowJack
Tom BrennanTom BrennanChubby
Richard BrightRichard BrightTommy
Rica MartensRica MartensKate

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