Animal Control

Animal Control

Animal Control

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Animal Control

"Before Sammy all his best friends were stuffed animals"

2011

0h 17m

7.0(1 votes)

Drama

Drama

Overview

Before Sammy, his best friends were stuffed animals. Larry, an eccentric amateur taxidermist, works for Animal Services picking up road kill along the highway. Socially isolated, he's retreated into an emotional state where his only companions are the animals he's stuffed.

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3 featured cast members

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Dekka

Sammy

David Huband

David Huband

Vet

Julian Richings

Julian Richings

Larry

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Directed by: Kire Paputts
Written by: Kire Paputts

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