Zilch (1989)
Money brings them together, for better and for the Bizarre.
Sam works on the tolls and likes to listen. He overhears more than he bargains for and becomes embroiled in a mishmash of corruption and blackmail. Anna is a hooker who specializes in throwing tomatoes at ageing weirdos. Sam and Anna's paths cross as he works to expose shady maneuvrings by the CEO of Infacorp, who is out to land a contract to build a tunnel under Auckland harbour.
Director: Richard Riddiford
Genre: Comedy, Thriller
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: December 18, 1989
Cast
- Michael Mizrahi - Sam
- Lucy Sheehan - Anna
- John Watson - Curtis
- Peter Tait - Eric
- Roy Billing - Gary Hyde
- Eddie Campbell - Tony
- William Bullock - Harbour Commissioner
- Sylvia Rands - Melissa
- Andy Anderson - Lawyer
- Louise Graham - Amber
Screenplay
- Johnathan Dowling (Screenplay)
Music: Chris Knox
Cinematography: Murray Milne
Editing: Chris Todd
Production: Park Avenue Productions, New Zealand Film Commission
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Budget: $700,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
aquarium, bridge, auckland
More Films by Director: Richard Riddiford
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zilch about?
- Sam works on the tolls and likes to listen. He overhears more than he bargains for and becomes embroiled in a mishmash of corruption and blackmail. Anna is a hooker who specializes in throwing tomatoes at ageing weirdos. Sam and Anna's paths cross as he works to expose shady maneuvrings by the CEO of Infacorp, who is out to land a contract to build a tunnel under Auckland harbour.
- Who directed Zilch?
- Zilch was directed by Richard Riddiford.
- Who stars in Zilch?
- Zilch stars Michael Mizrahi, Lucy Sheehan, John Watson, Peter Tait, Roy Billing, Eddie Campbell.
- How long is Zilch?
- Zilch has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Zilch?
- Zilch is a Comedy, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Zilch?
- Zilch had a budget of $700,000.
- Where was Zilch produced?
- Zilch was produced in New Zealand.