The Naked Zoo Explained

The Naked Zoo
Director:William Grefé
Screenplay:William Grefé
Story:Ray Preston
Music:Joe Sherman
Cinematography:Gregory Sandor
Editing:Julio C. Chávez
Studio:Film Artists International
Distributor:R & S Enterprises[1]
Runtime: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.

Production

Filming took place in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Reception

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."[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Turner Classic Movies. The Naked Zoo. January 10, 2021. January 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210112120422/https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/84556/the-naked-zoo#overview. live.
  2. Web site: Radio Times. The Naked Zoo. Thompson. Rose. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20210112160238/https://www.radiotimes.com/film/mjt85/the-naked-zoo-1970/. January 12, 2021. January 10, 2021.