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The Naked Zoo (1970): Cast

The Naked Zoo (1970) movie poster

The Naked Zoo is a 1970 drama directed by William Grefé, starring Rita Hayworth as Helen Golden, Ford Rainey and Joe E. Ross. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Naked Zoo (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
William Grefé
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Naked Zoo About?

The premise of The Naked Zoo without spoilers.

The Wicked Games Young Swingers Play — a tale of love and crime set in Miami’s Cocoanut Grove artist colony. Swinging writer Stephen Oliver falls out with benefactress Rita Hayworth after a wild LSD‑filled party. When Oliver tries to reconcile, Rita resorts to blackmail, leading to the death of her crippled millionaire husband, in a tragic twist.

The Naked Zoo Themes & Keywords

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  • exploitation
  • drugsploitation
  • racial slur
  • lsd
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  • party
  • typewriter
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  • motorized wheelchair
  • cheating wife
  • husband catches wife cheating on him
  • mature woman younger man sex
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Cast & crew

The Naked Zoo Cast & Characters

Rita Hayworth leads the cast as Helen Golden, with Ford Rainey as Harry Golden and Joe E. Ross as Mr. Barnum. Directed by William Grefé; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from William Grefé

More films directed by William Grefé: Thumbs, The Psychedelic Priest, Whiskey Mountain and Mako: The Jaws of Death.

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FAQ

The Naked Zoo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Naked Zoo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Naked Zoo?

The Naked Zoo runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Naked Zoo released?

The Naked Zoo was released on September 18, 1970.

Who directed The Naked Zoo?

The Naked Zoo was directed by William Grefé.

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Who is in the cast of The Naked Zoo?

The Naked Zoo stars Rita Hayworth as Helen Golden, Ford Rainey as Harry Golden and Joe E. Ross as Mr. Barnum, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Naked Zoo have a post-credit scene?

No. The Naked Zoo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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