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Zardoz (1974) 5.7
In the far future, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity's achievements. Director:John BoormanWriter:John Boorman |
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
In the distant future Earth is divided into two camps, the barely civilized group and the overly civilized one with mental powers. A plague is attacking the second group, after which its members cease to have any interest in life and become nearly catatonic. When Zed, one of the barbarians, crosses over, the tenuous balance in their world is threatened. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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Beyond 1984, Beyond 2001, Beyond Love, Beyond Death See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKRelease Date:
6 February 1974 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Tas tanri Zardoz See more »Box Office
Budget:
$1,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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4-Track StereoColor:
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2.35 : 1
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Arthur Frayn: I am Arthur Frayn, and I am Zardoz. I have lived three hundred years, and I long to die. But death is no longer possible. I am immortal. I present now my story, full of mystery and intrigue - rich in irony, and most satirical. It is set deep in a possible future, so none of these events have yet occurred, but they *may.* Be warned, lest you end as I. In this tale, I am a fake god by occupation - and a magician, by inclination. Merlin is *my* hero! I am the puppet master. I ...
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Music by Ludwig van Beethoven (as Beethoven)
Played by the Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest (as Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra)
Conducted by Eugen Jochum
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Trivia
John Boorman's son Charley Boorman met tribesmen in Papua during filming of Charley Boorman: Sydney to Tokyo by Any Means, that wore masks similar to those portrayed in Zardoz. See more »Goofs
When the exterminators on horseback are killing the Brutals, tire tracks can be seen on the wet beach sand. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Arthur Frayn: I am Arthur Frayn, and I am Zardoz. I have lived three hundred years, and I long to die. But death is no longer possible. I am immortal. I present now my story, full of mystery and intrigue - rich in irony, and most satirical. It is set deep in a possible future, so none of these events have yet occurred, but they *may.* Be warned, lest you end as I. In this tale, I am a fake god by occupation - and a magician, by inclination. Merlin is *my* hero! I am the puppet master. I ...
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Soundtracks
"Symphony No. 7 in A, op. 92, 2nd movement"Music by Ludwig van Beethoven (as Beethoven)
Played by the Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest (as Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra)
Conducted by Eugen Jochum
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A classic science fiction tale woven into a complex - and for some, complicated tapestry, it is not surprising for some to become irritated or confused at the movie.
And, given the context of the time of it's making - i.e., minimal special effects and low budget - it is not surprising that some would criticize Zardoz's 'chessiness'. After all, the notion of a floating head issuing commands to armed barbarians - ridiculous idea, isn't it? But consider thinking of troops battling overseas those whom are labeled as 'brutals' as they're issued commands by distant leaders safe miles away or speaking to them behind protective measures.
As to the content and story, that is timeless and perhaps that's where we should rest and consider the nature of power versus the masses; the necessity for the mystery of death; the power of love and lust as well as the folly of intelligence and of Mankind. And as one of the main characters later on states 'we've been Amused!'
And like life, if it looks and gets a little cheesy - you're going to tell all that sometimes Life isn't,...?