Night Zoo
Un zoo la nuit
Synopsis
Marcel, recently released from prison, attempt to rebuild his relationship with his girlfriend Julie (now a prostitute) and especially his father Albert (who thinks he's been away on a long trip abroad), while being pursued by two corrupt cops (one of whom bears a longstanding grudge against him) for drug money he's alleged to possess.
Top Cast
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Gilles Maheu
Marcel
Roger Le Bel
Albert
Lynne Adams
Julie
Lorne Brass
George
Germain Houde
Charlie
Corrado Mastropasqua
Tony
Jerry Snell
American
Denys Arcand
Man at peep-show
Dominique Michel
Receptionist at peep-show
Luc Proulx
Cook
Jean-Pierre Bergeron
Guard at cell
Khanh Hua
Assistant cook
Jean-Claude Lauzon
Man at pool bar (uncredited)
Anna-Maria Giannotti
Angelica
Nereo Lorenzi
Pepe
Nicolas Clarizio
Ouvrier #1
Vincent Ierfino
Ouvrier #2
Amulette Garneau
Yvonne
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Claude Lauzon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Lauzon
- Original Score
- Jean Corriveau
- Original Title
- Un zoo la nuit
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Plus, La Societe Generale du Cinema du Quebec, les productions duc, les productions Oz, ONF | NFB, Téléfilm Canada
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Claude Lauzon
Jean-Claude Lauzon
Jean Corriveau
Guy Dufaux
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Claude Lauzon
Director
Guy Dufaux
Director of Photography
Jean Corriveau
Original Music Composer
Jean-Claude Lauzon
Writer
Andree Morin
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Night Zoo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night Zoo
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What is Night Zoo about?
Marcel, recently released from prison, attempt to rebuild his relationship with his girlfriend Julie (now a prostitute) and especially his father Albert (who thinks he's been away on a long trip abroad), while being pursued by two corrupt cops (one of whom bears a longstanding grudge against him) for drug money he's alleged to possess.
Who directed Night Zoo?
Night Zoo was directed by Jean-Claude Lauzon.
Who stars in Night Zoo?
The principal cast of Night Zoo includes Gilles Maheu, Roger Le Bel, Lynne Adams, Lorne Brass, Germain Houde.
When was Night Zoo released and how long is it?
Night Zoo was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Night Zoo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night Zoo was composed by Jean Corriveau.