Following the murder of a prominent leftist, an investigator tries to uncover the truth while government officials attempt to cover up their roles.
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In a mid-sized metropolis (population 500,000) in a right-wing military led country, a pacifist organization, which supports the opposition party in the government, is planning on holding an anti-military, nuclear disarmament rally. The organization's charismatic leader - the deputy - is scheduled to arrive in the town from the capital the day of the rally. Beyond the problems arranging the rally due to the probable incitement of violence at such a rally, the organization learns of an unconfirmed report that there will be an attempt on the deputy's life. The rally does happen, after which a three-wheeled kamikaze runs over the deputy, who eventually passes away from his injuries. The official report is that the incident was a drunken accident. In reality, the deputy's death was murder orchestrated by the secret police, the general for who likens the pacifist organization to mildew killing off agricultural crops. A magistrate is assigned to the case. Although he does have political ... Written by Huggo
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Release Date:
8 December 1969 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Z - A Orgia do Poder See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$10,144 (USA) (13 March 2009)Gross:
$83,305 (USA) (11 September 2009)Company Credits
Production Co:
Valoria Films, Reggane Films, Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique See more »
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Piano and vocals by Mikis Theodorakis
Composed by Mikis Theodorakis
Arranged By, Conducted by Bernard Gérard
Published By April Music
(p) CBS Records / Columbia
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The fighting scene between the two men, on the tricycle carrier platform, is performed under the same soundtrack we have in Georges Lautner's Le Pacha, just before the armored truck heist sequence. The soundtrack is named "Batucada Meurtrière", inspired from Brazilian music, and performed by Michel Colombier. It has never been mentioned anywhere, so only a close attention can notice it. See more »Goofs
After Georges Géret as Nick is hit on the front of the head, he holds the back of it. See more »Crazy Credits
Any resemblance to actual events, to persons living or dead, is not the result of chance. It is DELIBERATE. (Signed by) Jorge Semprún, Costa-Gavras See more »Soundtracks
To Palikari Echi KaimoPiano and vocals by Mikis Theodorakis
Composed by Mikis Theodorakis
Arranged By, Conducted by Bernard Gérard
Published By April Music
(p) CBS Records / Columbia
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This is a great Costa-Gavras' masterpiece about a political confusion caused by a murder of a politic. Costa-Gravas again shows his talent in this interesting film that is full of conspiracy, tension and confusion. The plot is complex but you can follow it and, once you do it, you enjoy the film a lot. There's this dark atmosphere in the whole length of the movie that gives it a nice and enchanting look. I think the best way to watch "Z" is in total silence, with your eyes glued to the screen and your mind turned towards the frames and all the great actions and dialogues.
My rate 8 out of 10