The Naked Zoo
| The Naked Zoo | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | William Grefé |
| Screenplay by | William Grefé |
| Story by | Ray Preston |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Gregory Sandor |
| Edited by | Julio C. Chávez |
| Music by | Joe Sherman |
Production company | Film Artists International |
| Distributed by | R & S Enterprises[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Naked Zoo is a 1970 American exploitation film directed by William Grefé and starring Rita Hayworth, Stephen Oliver, and Fay Spain. Its plot follows a seductive, older Miami housewife who begins an affair with a young author, triggering a violent response from her wealthy, paraplegic husband.
Cast[]
- Rita Hayworth as Mrs. Golden
- Stephen Oliver as Terry Shaw
- Fay Spain as Pauline
- Ford Rainey as Harry Golden
- Willie Pastrano as Henry
- Fleurette Carter as Nadine
Production[]
Filming took place in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[2]
Release[]
Critical response[]
Rose Thompson of the Radio Times panned the film, deeming it a "sleazy drama" that "wasn't exactly a highlight of Rita Hayworth's career."[3]
References[]
- ^ "The Naked Zoo". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ a b "The Naked Zoo". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. American Film Institute. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ Thompson, Rose. "The Naked Zoo". Radio Times. Archived from the original on January 10, 2021.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1970 films
- English-language films
- American exploitation films
- American thriller films
- American films
- Films about infidelity
- Films set in Miami
- Films shot in Miami
- Psychedelic films