''The Zoo Gang'' is a 1985 American teen film directed by

Pen Densham Pen Densham (born 14 October 1947) is a British-Canadian film and television producer, writer, and director, known for writing and producing films such as '' Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves''Kasindorf, Jeanie. "Million Dollar Babies: How a Bunch of ...

and John Watson. It stars

Jason Gedrick Jason Michael Gedrick (born February 7, 1965) is an American actor best known for his work on the television series '' Murder One'' and ''Boomtown'', and the motion picture ''Iron Eagle'' as Doug Masters. Early life Jason Michael Gedroic was b ...

Tiffany Helm Tiffany Helm (born May 12, 1964) is an American film and television actress. Her best known role was in the 1985 horror film '' Friday the 13th: A New Beginning'' as Violet. She also starred in ''The Zoo Gang'' (1985) and ''Reform School Girls'' ...

Robert Jayne Robert Jayne (born July 16, 1973), also known as Bobby Jacoby, is an American actor, real estate developer and professional blackjack player. Career Starting his career as a child actor, he has appeared in many television series as well as film ...

Marc Price Marc Price is an American actor and comedian, known for his role as Irwin "Skippy" Handelman on the television series ''Family Ties''. Life and career Price is the son of Borscht Belt comedian Al Bernie, and singer Joy Mann. In addition to pla ...

and

Jackie Earle Haley Jack Earle Haley (born July 14, 1961) is an American actor and director. His earliest roles included Moocher in ''Breaking Away'' (1979) and Kelly Leak in ''The Bad News Bears'' (1976), ''The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training'' (1977) and ''The ...

Summary

Tired of having nowhere to go for fun, Kate, her brother Ricky, and friends Bobbi, Danny and Val lease a dilapidated nightclub called The Zoo from an old drunk named Leatherface. The Zoo becomes their home away from home and an overnight success until the Donnelly Clan catches wind of it. Little Joe and his brawny, but dimwitted twin brothers are a walking, talking trio of nuisance; where they go, trouble is sure to follow. And when they enter The Zoo ripe for a fight, a fight is just what they get. They have pushed The Zoo Gang too far and the battle for the club is on. Will the Gang be able to save their new found club from the greedy hands of the Donnelly clan?

Cast

as Kate Haskell *

as Hardin *

Eric Gurry Eric Gurry (born December 14, 1966) is an American former child actor and entrepreneur. Education and career Gurry graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1989 and obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago Law School ...

as Danny *

as Val * Gina Battist as Bobbi *

as Ricky Haskell *

Ben Vereen Benjamin Augustus Vereen (born October 10, 1946) is an American actor, dancer and singer. Vereen gained prominence for his performances in the original Broadway productions of the musicals '' Jesus Christ Superstar'', for which he received a T ...

as The Winch *

as Little Joe *

Ramon Bieri Ramon Arens Bieri (June 16, 1929 – May 27, 2001) was an American actor who starred in many films and TV shows. Television work Bieri starred as the title character in the NBC sitcom ''Joe's World'', from December 1979 to July 1980, playing J ...

as Pa Donnely * Darwyn Swalve as Goose * Glen Mauro as Twin #1 * Gary Mauro as Twin #2 *

Ty Hardin Ty Hardin (born Orison Whipple Hungerford Jr.; January 1, 1930August 3, 2017) was an American actor best known as the star of the 1958 to 1962 ABC/Warner Bros. Western television series ''Bronco''. Early life Hardin was born in New York City, ...

as Dean Haskell * Tiny Wells as Hank * Ramon Chavez as Cop * William Reynolds as Fire Chief

Awards

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* 1985 films American teen comedy-drama films 1980s teen comedy-drama films New World Pictures films Films directed by Pen Densham Films scored by Patrick Gleeson 1980s English-language films 1980s American films {{1980s-comedy-drama-film-stub