The Zoo Gang
Series Overview
Six resistance fighters, known by their animal-based code names, fought during World War II. Their efforts came to a stop when one of their number, "the Wolf", betrayed them to the Gestapo. In their interrogation, one of their number, Claude Roget, the husband of Manouche was shot before her eyes. Thirty years later, Thomas Devon spots the Wolf in his shop. The surviving members of the Zoo Gang drop what they are doing and rendezvous for vengeance. The series follows the adventures of the remaining gang of four resistance fighters reunited 30 years later to scam habitual con artists and criminals in order to take their money and use it for good causes. Despite their ages, they put their skills and experience to use to raise enough money to construct a hospital in the memory of Claude. The gang is aided by the son of Manouche and Claude, an inspector in the French police.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
60 min per episode
1974 – 1974
Premiered: Fri, Apr 5, 1974
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Twisted Cross”
The Gang come to the aid of a German being attacked in an alley. He reveals that he was attacked earlier when someone broke into his flat, and asks the Gang for help. It turns out the German is the only one who knows the location of a sub full of sunken treasure. The Gang agrees to help him in return for a share of the loot to pay for the memorial hospital for Claude. They dive for the treasure and recover the only surviving piece - a jeweled swastika. But when they bring it up and it's confiscated by French custom officers. But they quickly discover that the custom officers are fakes who killed the real officers, and come up with a plan to recover it and make a little more money.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Rose
Paul Gallico
Ken Thorne
Robert Paynter
Derek Chambers, Lee Doig
Herbert Hirschman
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Hirschman
Producer
Ken Thorne
Original Music Composer
Robert Paynter
Director of Photography
Derek Chambers
Editor
Lee Doig
Editor
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What is The Zoo Gang about?
Six resistance fighters, known by their animal-based code names, fought during World War II. Their efforts came to a stop when one of their number, "the Wolf", betrayed them to the Gestapo. In their interrogation, one of their number, Claude Roget, the husband of Manouche was shot before her eyes. Thirty years later, Thomas Devon spots the Wolf in his shop. The surviving members of the Zoo Gang drop what they are doing and rendezvous for vengeance. The series follows the adventures of the remaining gang of four resistance fighters reunited 30 years later to scam habitual con artists and criminals in order to take their money and use it for good causes. Despite their ages, they put their skills and experience to use to raise enough money to construct a hospital in the memory of Claude. The gang is aided by the son of Manouche and Claude, an inspector in the French police.
How many seasons does The Zoo Gang have?
The Zoo Gang comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Zoo Gang?
Key cast members in The Zoo Gang include Brian Keith, John Mills, Lilli Palmer, Barry Morse.
Who created or directed The Zoo Gang?
The Zoo Gang was developed and directed by Reginald Rose.