The Zoo Gang (1985)
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In a fast-paced teen comedy by Pen Densham, Ben Vereen stars as a former boxer who graduates into a failure as a nightclub owner. The club is called the "Zoo" and a group of homeless waifs want to rent it to start their own profitable business. The trouble is that this group of teens is opposed by a local gang, out to shut down their enterprise. The ex-fighter, known as Old Leather Face, agrees to the teens' deal and then gets further involved by the minute. The final showdown with the gang carries some heavy artillery: thumb tacks and staples. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ben Vereen, Jackie Earle Haley, (more)
- Director(s):
- John Watson, Pen Densham, (more)
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of The Zoo Gang
In a fast-paced teen comedy by Pen Densham, Ben Vereen stars as a former boxer who graduates into a failure as a nightclub owner. The club is called the "Zoo" and a group of homeless waifs want to rent it to start their own profitable business. The trouble is that this group of teens is opposed by a local gang, out to shut down their enterprise. The ex-fighter, known as Old Leather Face, agrees to the teens' deal and then gets further involved by the minute. The final showdown with the gang carries some heavy artillery: thumb tacks and staples. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Zoo Gang
- Ben Vereen - The Winch
- Eric Gurry - Danny
- Jason Gedrick - Hardin
- Ramon Chavez - Cop
- Bobby Jacoby - Ricky
- Darwyn Swalve - Goose
- William Reynolds - Fire Chief
- Living Dolls - The Band
- Glen Mauro - Donnelly Twin
- Jackie Earle Haley - Little Joe
- Tiffany Helm - Kate
- Ramon Bieri - Pa Donnely
- Ty Hardin - Dean Haskell
- Marc Price - Val
- Tiny Wells - Hank
- Gina Battist - Bobbi
- Gary Mauro - Donnelly Twin
- Masequa Myers - Nurse
- Director(s):
- John Watson, Pen Densham
- Writer(s):
- Stuart Birnbaum, Pen Densham, John Watson
- Producer(s):
- Pen Densham, John Watson, Richard Barton Lewis
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children, Adult Language, Violence)
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