Z.P.G. (1972): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Z.P.G. is a 1972 sci-fi thriller directed by Michael Campus, starring Oliver Reed as Russ, Geraldine Chaplin and Don Gordon. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Michael Campus
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sagittarius Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Z.P.G. About?
The premise of Z.P.G. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a near‑future world choked by smog and dwindling oxygen, governments enforce a one‑generation ban on childbirth, sentencing any birth to death. When a dissatisfied couple replaces their synthetic baby with a real child, they risk the ultimate penalty.
Z.P.G. Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- cyborg
- cyborg sci fi
- dystopian sci fi
- couple
- robot
- future
- biosphere
- bio dome
- birth control
- population explosion
- population control
- dystopia
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- waste
- pollution
- smog
- ecological disaster
- entire title is capitalized acronym
- acronym in title
- post apocalypse
- pregnancy
- overpopulation
- psychotronic film
Where to Watch Z.P.G.
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Z.P.G. Cast & Characters
Oliver Reed leads the cast as Russ, with Geraldine Chaplin as Carol and Don Gordon as George. Directed by Michael Campus; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Campus
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Don Gordon as George - Diane Cilento as Edna
Also Starring in Z.P.G.
· 29 more- Birgitte Federspiel Psychiatrist
- Sheila Reid Mary Herrick
- Claus Nissen Guard
- Bill Nagy The President
- Aubrey Woods Dr. Mallory
- Lone Lindorff Mother
- Anne-Lise Gabold Mother in Baby Shop
- David Markham Dr. Herrick
- Birte Tove Nurse
- Lene Vasegaard Edict Mother
- Bent Christensen Baby Shop Salesman
- Peter Ronild Edict Doctor
- Michel Hildesheim Thief
- Dale Robinson First Guide
- Torben Hundahl President's Aide
- Wayne Rodda Metromart Salesman
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- Ditte Maria Wiberg Telescreen Operator
- Belinda Donkin Daughter
- Jeff Slocombe Guard
- Victor Lipari Headwaiter
- Paul Secon Tour Guide
- Carlotta Magnoff Informer
- Eugene Blau Baby Shop Salesman
- Sam Maisel Father in Baby Shop
- Birgitte Frigast-Hansen Nurse
- Brian Keifer Edict Examiner
- Wladirmir Kandel Edict Examiner
- Peter Hohnen Edict Boy
- Theis Ib Husfeldt Jesse
Z.P.G. Plot Summary
What happens in Z.P.G. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Russ Oliver Reed and Carol McNeil Geraldine Chaplin work in a museum that recreates life in the early 20th century. In a bleak, polluted future, the Earth is choked by smog and resources are scarce, forcing widespread masks on the population. To curb the exploding population, the world government imposes a 30-year ban on childbirth. The penalty for breaking this law is severe: parents and newborns alike face the death penalty, and the regime keeps people in line through brainwashing and robotic substitutes. Execution is carried out by suffocation under a plastic dome, a stark reminder of the state’s unyielding control. To cope, couples attend Babyland where they are handed life-size animatronic children as substitutes for real babies.
Full summary
The whole story of Z.P.G., scene by scene
Z.P.G. Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Z.P.G..
How Well Do You Know Z.P.G.?
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 actor portrays the character Russ?
Cars in Z.P.G.
7 cars on screen, including the 1971 Chrysler 160 and the Fiat 600.
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1971 Chrysler 160 Minor role -
Fiat 600 Background role -
1962 Morris Minor 1000 Background role -
unknown Background role
Z.P.G. Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Zero Population Growth” and “Edicto Siglo XXI Prohibido tener hijos”.
- Also known as
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- Zero Population Growth
- Edicto Siglo XXI Prohibido tener hijos
- Bevölkerungszuwachs Null
- ZPG - Die Erde stirbt
- Geburten verboten
- Die Erde stirbt - Geburten verboten
- Ανάπτυξις Πληθυσμού Μηδέν
- Αύξηση Πληθυσμού Μηδέν
- Zero
- Dead Kids
- Zero Population growth - Die Erde stirbt...
- Population zéro
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- ZPG – Die Erde stirbt
- ZPG, un mondo maledetto fatto di bambole
- Edicto Siglo XXI: Prohibido tener hijos
- É Proibido Procriar
- 人口零增长
- Рост населения: Ноль
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Z.P.G. FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Z.P.G., each answered in a sentence.
How long is Z.P.G.?
Z.P.G. runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Z.P.G. released?
Z.P.G. was released on May 25, 1972.
Who directed Z.P.G.?
Z.P.G. was directed by Michael Campus.
More films by Michael Campus Who is in the cast of Z.P.G.?
Z.P.G. stars Oliver Reed as Russ, Geraldine Chaplin as Carol and Don Gordon as George, among 33 credited actors.
Where can I watch Z.P.G.?
In the US, Z.P.G. is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Z.P.G. have a post-credit scene?
No. Z.P.G. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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