The Zookeeper
“One man had the courage to do what was right...”
Synopsis
Jonah Ludovic is a custodian at a small municipal zoo. After a night of heavy shelling Ludovic arrives at his job to find the staff abandoning the zoo. He joins a skeleton crew that includes an elderly guard and a veterinarian. Their purpose: to keep the animals alive until help arrives from an international zoological mission.
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The Zookeeper 2001 - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Ziman
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Bishop
- Original Score
- Nikolaj Egelund
- Original Title
- The Zookeeper
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $6M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Ziman
Matthew Bishop, Ralph Ziman
Nikolaj Egelund
Piotr Kukla
Christopher Holmes, Ralph Ziman
Juliusz Kossakowski, Michael Laursen, Michael Alden, Michael Lunderskov, Gavin Poolman
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Ziman
Director
Martin Malý
Production Design
Christopher Holmes
Editor
Juliusz Kossakowski
Producer
Piotr Kukla
Director of Photography
Matthew Bishop
Screenplay
Michael Alden
Producer
Ladislav Lahoda
Stunt Coordinator
Ivo Marak
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ralph Ziman
Editor
Ralph Ziman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Zookeeper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Zookeeper about?
Jonah Ludovic is a custodian at a small municipal zoo. After a night of heavy shelling Ludovic arrives at his job to find the staff abandoning the zoo. He joins a skeleton crew that includes an elderly guard and a veterinarian. Their purpose: to keep the animals alive until help arrives from an international zoological mission.
Who directed The Zookeeper?
The Zookeeper was directed by Ralph Ziman.
Who stars in The Zookeeper?
The principal cast of The Zookeeper includes Sam Neill, Gina McKee, Ulrich Thomsen, Om Puri, Marek Vašut.
When was The Zookeeper released and how long is it?
The Zookeeper was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Zookeeper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Zookeeper was composed by Nikolaj Egelund.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Zookeeper?
The Zookeeper holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A.