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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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Yves Montand | ... | Z | |
| Irene Papas | ... | Hélène (as Irène Papas) | |
| Jean-Louis Trintignant | ... | Le juge d'instruction | |
| François Périer | ... | Le procureur | |
| Jacques Perrin | ... | Le photojournaliste | |
| Charles Denner | ... | Manuel | |
| Pierre Dux | ... | Le général de gendarmerie Missou | |
| Georges Géret | ... | Nick | |
| Bernard Fresson | ... | Matt | |
| Marcel Bozzuffi | ... | Vago (as Marcel Bozzufi) | |
| Julien Guiomar | ... | Le colonel de gendarmerie | |
| Magali Noël | ... | La soeur de Nick | |
| Renato Salvatori | ... | Yago | |
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Habib Reda | ||
| Clotilde Joano | ... | Shoula (as Clotilde Joanno) | |
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In a military-led country, a pacifist organization, which supports the opposition party in the government, is planning on holding an anti-military rally. The organization's leader is scheduled to arrive the day of the rally, amid reports of an assassinating plot.Thrown into the mix is a photojournalist who's looking for the truth. Written by Huggo
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Release Date:
8 December 1969 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$10,144, 15 March 2009, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$83,305, 13 September 2009Company Credits
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Valoria Films, Reggane Films, Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC) See more »
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Deputy Minister of Agriculture: Mildew is prevented by spraying the vines with a solution of copper sulfate. There are two standard remedies: Bordeaux mixture and Burgundy mixture - named after the French provinces famous for its wines. The vines are sprayed three times a year: first when the shoots are about five inches long; second, just before or after the blossoms appear; and the third time, a month later. Spraying is preventative and thus essential
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Composed by Mikis Theodorakis
Arranged By, Conducted by Bernard Gérard
Published By April Music
(p) CBS Records / Columbia
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The photojournalist played by Actor Jacques Perrin is actually an amalgam of five or six real-life reporters. The actor also acted as co-producer and was instrumental in having the production shot in Algiers. See more »Goofs
After Georges Géret as Nick is hit on the front of the head, he holds the back of it. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Deputy Minister of Agriculture: Mildew is prevented by spraying the vines with a solution of copper sulfate. There are two standard remedies: Bordeaux mixture and Burgundy mixture - named after the French provinces famous for its wines. The vines are sprayed three times a year: first when the shoots are about five inches long; second, just before or after the blossoms appear; and the third time, a month later. Spraying is preventative and thus essential
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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
Générique Fin (To Yelasto Pedi)Composed by Mikis Theodorakis
Arranged By, Conducted by Bernard Gérard
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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