All the Little Animals

Story

Synopsis

An emotionally challenged young man named Bobby runs away from home in order to escape his abusive stepfather who has killed his pets. He meets an old man, Mr. Summers, who spends his time traveling and giving burials to animals that have been killed by cars. Bobby, also having an affinity for animals, becomes friends with the old man and aids him in his task.

Director

Jeremy Thomas

Writers

Eski Thomas, Walker Hamilton

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

9 July 1999

Box office

$23,349

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  John Hurt

  Mr. Summers

• 

  Christian Bale

  Bobby Platt

• 

  Daniel Benzali

  Bernard 'The Fat' De Winter

• 

  James Faulkner

  Mr. Stuart Whiteside

• John O'Toole

  Lorry Driver

• Amanda Boyle

  Des

• Amy Robbins

  Valerie Ann Platt, Bobby's Mother

• John Higgins

  Dean

• Kaye Griffiths

  Lepidopterist

• Sevilla Delofski

  Janet, De Winter's Secretary

• Helen Kluger

  Ice Cream Vendor

• Shane Barks

  Young Bobby