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Zotz! (1962)

NOT_RATED 87 min  -  Comedy | Horror | Fantasy  -   July 1962 (USA)
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Jonathan Jones, a professor of ancient languages, comes into possession of an ancient coin. He translates its inscription... See full summary »

Director:

William Castle

Writers:

Ray Russell (screenplay), Walter Karig (novel)

Stars:

Tom Poston, Julia Meade and Jim Backus
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Cast

Cast overview:
Tom Poston ...
Prof. Jonathan Jones
Julia Meade Julia Meade ...
Prof. Virginia Fenster
Jim Backus Jim Backus ...
Prof. Horatio Kellgore
Fred Clark Fred Clark ...
Gen. Bullivar
Cecil Kellaway Cecil Kellaway ...
Dean Joshua Updike
Zeme North Zeme North ...
Cynthia Jones
Margaret Dumont Margaret Dumont ...
Persephone Updike
James Millhollin James Millhollin ...
Dr. R.A. Kroner
Carl Don Carl Don ...
Josh Bates
Mike Mazurki ...
Igor
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Storyline

Jonathan Jones, a professor of ancient languages, comes into possession of an ancient coin. He translates its inscription, which gives him three powers: to inflict pain, slow down time or kill. Soon, he's pursued by enemy spies who have learned about the magic coin. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Coin | Professor | Magic | Ancient Coin | Spy  | See more »

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'Zotz' panicks the Pentagon! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Fantasy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Zotz, la moneda mágica See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Director Trademark: [William Castle] [gimmick] Upon its initial theatrical release, "Zotz" plastic coins were given to ticket buyers. See more »

Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Professor Jones (Tom Poston) is in General Bullivar's (Fred Clark) office, he calls him "Colonel", and moments later in the office reception area he addresses him (accurately) as General. See more »

Crazy Credits

ZOTZ! features a live action "Torch Lady" for the COLUMBIA logo screens. The opening logo features William Castle in his director's chair, who then points to the Torch Lady, and says "ZOTZ!". The Torch Lady then turns her head in William Castle's direction and says "ZOTZ? What's ZOTZ?". The closing logo has the Torch Lady saying "Zotz all.", a play on the words "That's all.". See more »

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Features Homicidal (1961) See more »