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Z (1969)

Movie ★ 7.8 122 min

Thriller Crime Drama

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.

Costa-Gavras Director Jorge Semprún Writer Costa-Gavras Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 26, 1969
Runtime
122 min
Rating
NR
Box office
$83,305
IMDb
tt0065234
Country
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Language
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Studio
Valoria Films, Reggane Films, Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)

Themes

Cast

Yves Montand Yves Montand Z Irene Papas Irene Papas Hélène Jean-Louis Trintignant Jean-Louis Trintignant Examining Magistrate Jacques Perrin Jacques Perrin Photojournalist Charles Denner Charles Denner Manuel François Périer François Périer Public Prosecutor Bernard Fresson Bernard Fresson Matt Pierre Dux Pierre Dux Gendarmerie General Missou Georges Géret Georges Géret Nick Magali Noël Magali Noël Nick's Sister Marcel Bozzuffi Marcel Bozzuffi Vago Julien Guiomar Julien Guiomar Gendarmerie Colonel Renato Salvatori Renato Salvatori Yago Jean Bouise Jean Bouise Deputy Georges Pirou Clotilde Joano Clotilde Joano Shoula Maurice Baquet Maurice Baquet Heroic Bricklayer Habib Reda Habib Reda Deputy Public Prosecutor Hassan El-Hassani Hassan El-Hassani General's Chauffeur

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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.
When was Z released?
Z is a 1969 thriller, crime, drama film.
Where can I watch Z?
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