The Zoo
1967, Bengali. Directed by Satyajit Ray.
When Byomkesh Bakshi's new client, Dr. Nishanath Sen, is murdered at Golap Colony, he decides to probe into the case with the help of his close aide, Ajit.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Bengali
- Rated
- U
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The Zoo is streaming on Eros Now Select in India.
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Cast & crew
- Satyajit RayDirector
- Uttam KumarByomkesh Bakshi
- Shailen MukherjeeAjit Bandyopadhyay
- Shyamal GhoshalDr. Bhujangadhar Das
- Gitali RoySunayana
- Bankim GhoshBrajadas
- Chinmoy RoyPanu Gopal
- Subhendu ChatterjeeBijoy
- Kalipada ChakrabortyRasiklal
- Nripati ChatterjeeMushkil Mia
- Subrata ChattopadhyayNajar Bibi
- Nilotpal DeyInspector
- Asit BaranInspector Barat
Details
- Released
- 18 November 1967
- Original title
- চিড়িয়াখানা
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, Satyajit Ray
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What The Zoo is based on
The Zoo is based on Chiriyakhana by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay.
Chiriyakhana
By Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Zoo: quick answers
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How long is The Zoo?
The Zoo runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Zoo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Zoo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Zoo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Zoo is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Zoo on?
The Zoo is streaming on Eros Now Select in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Zoo?
If you liked The Zoo, try Benji, Garage Sale Mystery: A Case Of Murder, Each Dawn I Die.
Who directed The Zoo?
The Zoo (1967) was directed by Satyajit Ray and stars Uttam Kumar, Shailen Mukherjee, Shyamal Ghoshal.
What is The Zoo based on?
The Zoo is based on Chiriyakhana by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay.