Night Zoo

Night Zoo

1987 · 115 min · ★ 6.9 · Thriller, Crime, Drama

Marcel, recently released from prison, attempt to rebuild his relationship with his girlfriend Julie (now a prostitute) and especially his father Albert (who thinks he's been away on a long trip abroad), while being pursued by two corrupt cops (one of whom bears a longstanding grudge against him) for drug money he's alleged to possess.

Directed by Jean-Claude Lauzon · Written by Jean-Claude Lauzon

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Gilles Maheu Marcel
Roger Le Bel Albert
Lynne Adams Julie
Lorne Brass George
Germain Houde Charlie
Corrado Mastropasqua Tony
Jerry Snell American
Denys Arcand Man at peep-show
Dominique Michel Receptionist at peep-show
Luc Proulx Cook
Jean-Pierre Bergeron Guard at cell
Khanh Hua Assistant cook

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