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The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler (1971): Cast & Plot

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The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler is a 1971 mystery thriller directed by Bob Wynn, starring Bradford Dillman as Sen. Clayton Zachary Wheeler, Leslie Nielsen and Angie Dickinson. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Bob Wynn
Genres
Thriller , Mystery , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Studio
Madison Productions Inc.
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler About?

The premise of The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A secret government clinic in New Mexico offers eternal life through advanced medical tech. After a severe car crash, a U.S. senator is whisked to the hidden lab where his injuries are fully healed. The enigmatic organization demands something in return, while a reporter who saw the crash investigates the senator’s disappearance.

The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler Themes & Keywords

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  • clone
  • conspiracy
  • organ donor
  • human duplication
  • hospital
  • politician
  • human experiment
  • character name in title
  • psychotronic film
  • car accident
  • dead body
  • emergency room
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  • television reporter
  • television station manager
  • heart transplant
  • disappearance
  • u.s. senator
  • medical center
  • secret life
  • blackmail
  • ambulance
  • lie
  • secret medical team
  • new mexico
  • melodrama
  • suspense
  • zombie
  • death
  • living dead
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler Cast & Characters

Bradford Dillman leads the cast as Sen. Clayton Zachary Wheeler, with Leslie Nielsen as Harry Walsh and Angie Dickinson as Dr. Layle Johnson. Directed by Bob Wynn; 49 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler Plot Summary

What happens in The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Reporter Harry Walsh, Leslie Nielsen, witnesses a fatal auto accident and quickly recognizes the survivor as Senator Clayton Zachary Wheeler, Bradford Dillman. He files his report from the hospital, but hospital staff insist no such senator has been admitted. Walsh’s editor orders a retraction, which he refuses to publish, risking his job in the process. His tenacious digging leads him to Alamogordo, New Mexico, where clues begin to point to something more than a simple accident.

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which reporter witnesses the fatal auto accident involving Senator Zachary Wheeler?
Cars

Cars in The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler

50 cars on screen, including the 1969 Chevrolet Townsman and the 1961 Ford Galaxie.

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  • 1969 Chevrolet Townsman in The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler 1969 Chevrolet Townsman Important role
  • 1961 Ford Galaxie in The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler 1961 Ford Galaxie Important role
  • 1965 Lincoln Continental in The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler 1965 Lincoln Continental Important role
  • 1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 in The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler 1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 Important role
Details

The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “扎卡里·惠勒的复活” and “La resurrección de Zacarías Wheeler”.

Also known as
  • 扎卡里·惠勒的复活
  • La resurrección de Zacarías Wheeler
  • La resurrección de Zachary Wheeler

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The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler?

The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler released?

The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler was released on November 30, 1971.

Who directed The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler?

The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler was directed by Bob Wynn.

Who is in the cast of The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler?

The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler stars Bradford Dillman as Sen. Clayton Zachary Wheeler, Leslie Nielsen as Harry Walsh and Angie Dickinson as Dr. Layle Johnson, among 49 credited actors.

Does The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler have a post-credit scene?

No. The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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