The Naked Zoo

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The Naked Zoo
Theatrical release poster
Directed byWilliam Grefé
Screenplay byWilliam Grefé
Story byRay Preston
Starring
CinematographyGregory Sandor
Edited byJulio C. Chávez
Music byJoe Sherman
Production
company
Film Artists International
Distributed byR & S Enterprises[1]
Release date
  • September 18, 1970 (1970-09-18)[2]
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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.

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Production[edit]

Filming took place in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[2]

Reception[edit]

Rose Thompson of the Radio Times panned the film in an undated 21st century review, deeming it a "sleazy drama" that "wasn't exactly a highlight of Rita Hayworth's career."[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Naked Zoo". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "The Naked Zoo". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. American Film Institute. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  3. ^ Thompson, Rose. "The Naked Zoo". Radio Times. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

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