Z (1969)
He is alive!
A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration. The government and army are trying to suppress the truth, but a tenacious magistrate is determined to not to let them get away with it.
Director: Costa-Gavras
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: February 26, 1969
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Cast
- Yves Montand - Z
- Irene Papas - Hélène
- Jean-Louis Trintignant - Examining Magistrate
- Jacques Perrin - Photojournalist
- Charles Denner - Manuel
- François Périer - Public Prosecutor
- Bernard Fresson - Matt
- Pierre Dux - Gendarmerie General Missou
- Georges Géret - Nick
- Magali Noël - Nick's Sister
Screenplay
Music: Míkis Theodorakis
Cinematography: Raoul Coutard
Editing: Françoise Bonnot
Production: Valoria Films, Reggane Films, Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Country: Algeria, France
Language: Français, Pусский
Box Office: $83,305
Original Language: fr
Themes
Systemic Corruption and Scandals, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Power and Political Games, Government Corruption Exposed, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth
Keywords
central intelligence agency (cia), assassination, government, corruption, police, politics, fascism, greece, investigation, pacifism, coup d'etat, anti-communism, cover-up, conspiracy, police corruption
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Z about?
- A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration. The government and army are trying to suppress the truth, but a tenacious magistrate is determined to not to let them get away with it.
- Who directed Z?
- Z was directed by Costa-Gavras.
- Who stars in Z?
- Z stars Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacques Perrin, Charles Denner, François Périer.
- How long is Z?
- Z has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is Z?
- Z is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film.
- How much did Z gross?
- Z grossed $83,305 worldwide.
- Where was Z produced?
- Z was produced in Algeria, France.
- What are the themes of Z?
- The themes of Z include: Systemic Corruption and Scandals, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Power and Political Games, Government Corruption Exposed, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth.