The Zoo Gang (1974): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1974, The Zoo Gang is an action & adventure and drama series.

What it’s 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.

Who’s in it. The Zoo Gang stars Brian Keith as Stephen "The Fox" Halliday, John Mills as Thomas "The Elephant" Devon, Lilli Palmer as Manouche "The Leopard" Roget and Barry Morse as Alec "The Tiger" Marlowe, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Zoo Gang has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Zoo Gang page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Zoo Gang tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.