The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City
Synopsis
Based on Charles Goodrum’s book, "I’ll Trade You an Elk." The mayor wants to close down the run-down city zoo and use the site for a museum, but an accountant and his children fight to save it.
Top Cast
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Hal Holbrook
Mitch Collins
Joe Flynn
Major Philbrick
Cecil Kellaway
Old Al Casey
Wally Cox
Becker
Mary LaRoche
Nancy Collins
Michael-James Wixted
Noah Collins
Anne Seymour
Maggie Hargrove
Michael McGreevey
Ralph
Christina Anderson
Jen Collins
Annie McEveety
Rosemary
Penny Marshall
Mayor's Secretary
George N. Neise
Councilman Thompson
Ian Wolfe
Rev. Hodgins
Harriet E. MacGibbon
Mrs. Westerfield
Bill Zuckert
Policeman
J. Edward McKinley
Councilman Parsons
Judson Pratt
Scott Shellog
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marvin J. Chomsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph L. McEveety, Charles A. Goodrum
- Original Score
- George Bruns
- Original Title
- The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marvin J. Chomsky
Joseph L. McEveety, Charles A. Goodrum
George Bruns
John F. Warren
Bob Bring
Bill Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Anderson
Producer
Chuck Keehne
Costume Design
John F. Warren
Director of Photography
Bob Bring
Editor
Joseph L. McEveety
Writer
Marvin J. Chomsky
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City
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What is The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City about?
Based on Charles Goodrum’s book, "I’ll Trade You an Elk." The mayor wants to close down the run-down city zoo and use the site for a museum, but an accountant and his children fight to save it.
Who directed The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City?
The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
Who stars in The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City?
The principal cast of The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City includes Hal Holbrook, Joe Flynn, Cecil Kellaway, Wally Cox, Mary LaRoche.
When was The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City released and how long is it?
The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City was composed by George Bruns.
Is The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City based on a book or true story?
The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles A. Goodrum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City?
The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).