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Z (1969): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Z (1969) movie poster

Z is a 1969 drama thriller directed by Costa-Gavras, starring Yves Montand, François Périer and Jacques Perrin. It is based on Z by Vassilis Vassilikos and Marilyn Calmann. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $83,305 worldwide. Critics gave it 86 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$83.3K
Metascore
86
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Z (1969) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
Costa-Gavras
Genres
Drama , History , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Z About?

The premise of Z without spoilers, adapted from Z by Vassilis Vassilikos and Marilyn Calmann.

A family's life takes a disturbing turn when their young son, Joshua, befriends an unseen entity he calls Z. As Joshua insists Z is his best friend, the family finds themselves increasingly unnerved by his claims and the subtle changes in his behavior. They must unravel the mystery surrounding Z and confront the possibility that their son’s companion is something far more sinister than they initially believe, threatening to shatter their family's stability.

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Cast & crew

Z Cast

Yves Montand leads the cast, with François Périer and Jacques Perrin. Directed by Costa-Gavras; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Costa-Gavras

More films directed by Costa-Gavras, best-rated first: Missing, Amen., Capital and Mad City.

Full filmography
Ratings

Z Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Z 86 on Metacritic.

Box office

Z Box Office

Z grossed $83,305 worldwide.

1969 box office

Worldwide gross

$83.3K

US & Canada
$83.3K
Videos

Z Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Z.

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Cars

Cars in Z

37 cars on screen, including the 1965 Innocenti Lambro and the 1960 Peugeot 403 Sept.

All 37 cars
  • 1965 Innocenti Lambro in Z 1965 Innocenti Lambro Important role
  • 1960 Peugeot 403 Sept in Z 1960 Peugeot 403 Sept Important role
  • 1966 Renault 10 Major in Z 1966 Renault 10 Major Important role
  • 1966 Renault 4 Fourgonnette Vitrée in Z 1966 Renault 4 Fourgonnette Vitrée Important role
Details

Z Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Z - Anatomie eines politischen Mordes” and “大风暴”.

Also known as
  • Z - Anatomie eines politischen Mordes
  • 大风暴
  • Z先生
  • 一桩政治凶杀案的剖析
  • Зед
  • Z - hän elää
  • Z ou l'anatomie d'un assassinat politique
  • Z, avagy egy politikai gyilkosság anatómiája
  • Z, l'orgia del potere
  • Z - Han lever
  • Ölümsüz
  • Z - A Orgia do Poder
+8 more
  • Дзета
  • ZED
  • Z (Costa-Gavras)
  • 제트
  • Z - L'orgia del potere
  • 焦点新闻
  • Зета
  • Z – han lever

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FAQ

Z FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Z, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Z?

Z runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Z released?

Z was released on December 8, 1969.

Who directed Z?

Z was directed by Costa-Gavras.

More films by Costa-Gavras

Who is in the cast of Z?

Z stars Yves Montand, François Périer and Jacques Perrin, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Z make at the box office?

Z grossed $83,305 worldwide.

How is Z rated?

Z has 86 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.

Is Z based on a book?

Yes. Z is adapted from Z by Vassilis Vassilikos and Marilyn Calmann.

Does Z have a post-credit scene?

No. Z has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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