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Zardoz

  • 1974
  • K-16
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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Sean Connery in Zardoz (1974)
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In the late 23rd century, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity's achievements.In the late 23rd century, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity's achievements.In the late 23rd century, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity's achievements.

  • Director
    • John Boorman
  • Writer
    • John Boorman
  • Stars
    • Sean Connery
    • Charlotte Rampling
    • Sara Kestelman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    24K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,771
    848
    • Director
      • John Boorman
    • Writer
      • John Boorman
    • Stars
      • Sean Connery
      • Charlotte Rampling
      • Sara Kestelman
    • 247User reviews
    • 116Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 nominations total

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    Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling in Zardoz (1974)
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    Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling in Zardoz (1974)
    Charlotte Rampling in Zardoz (1974)
    Sean Connery, John Alderton, and Sara Kestelman in Zardoz (1974)
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    Sean Connery
    Sean Connery
    • Zed
    Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling
    • Consuella
    Sara Kestelman
    Sara Kestelman
    • May
    John Alderton
    John Alderton
    • Friend
    Sally Anne Newton
    • Avalow
    Niall Buggy
    Niall Buggy
    • Arthur Frayn…
    Bosco Hogan
    Bosco Hogan
    • George Saden
    Jessica Swift
    • Apathetic
    Bairbre Dowling
    • Star
    Christopher Casson
    • Old Scientist
    Reginald Jarman
    • Death
    • (voice)
    Daisy Boorman
    • Young Eternal (Flashback Scene)
    • (uncredited)
    John Boorman
    John Boorman
    • Farming Brutal Shot by Zed
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Katrine Boorman
    Katrine Boorman
    • Young Eternal (Flashback Scene)
    • (uncredited)
    Telsche Boorman
    • Young Eternal (Flashback Scene)
    • (uncredited)
    David de Keyser
    David de Keyser
    • Tabernacle
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Boorman
    • Writer
      • John Boorman
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The opening sequence is an introduction added by Sir John Boorman, at the request of Twentieth Century Fox executives, to help the audience understand this movie.
    • Goofs
      Early in the film, when the weapons are spewed out of the floating head's mouth, several crew-members' arms and a face, can be seen throwing them.
    • Quotes

      [the gigantic Stone Head hovers before the worshipful horde of Exterminators]

      Zardoz: Zardoz speaks to you, His chosen ones.

      Exterminators: We are the chosen ones!

      Zardoz: You have been raised up from Brutality, to kill the Brutals who multiply, and are legion. To this end, Zardoz your God gave you the gift of the Gun. The Gun is good!

      Exterminators: The Gun is good!

      Zardoz: The Penis is evil! The Penis shoots Seeds, and makes new Life to poison the Earth with a plague of men, as once it was. But the Gun shoots Death and purifies the Earth of the filth of Brutals. Go forth, and kill! Zardoz has spoken.

    • Alternate versions
      The pre-credits sequence featuring Arthur Frayn's disembodied head was added by director John Boorman after the movie was released, as an attempt to explain the plot to audiences that found it hard to understand. Boorman would later declare that the scene didn't work as he wanted it to.
      • The Spanish (Spain) released version cut part of the "boner" scene (the breasts-rugging and mud wrestlers on-screen). Later prints and current DVD and video releases are uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood Aliens & Monsters (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Symphony No. 7 Op. 92 II. Allegretto
      Written by Ludwig van Beethoven (as Beethoven)

      Played by the Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest (as Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra)

      Conducted by Eugen Jochum

    User reviews247

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    8/10
    I kind of liked it
    This movie came out when I graduated from high school and I first viewed it with the awe and admiration of a young man seeking intriguing concepts of what the future might be like. Zardoz did not disappoint me. The question of what would happen to mankind if all our physical needs were met and we were thereby allowed to expand intellectually is fascinating. We are constantly striving to make life easier, better and to live longer. Do we really need a struggle to exist or is it merely a leftover animalistic aspect of our evolution? Personally I like living in a climate controlled surrounding versus a cave where I have to kill something with my bare hands in order to eat. For what it's worth, I saw it again as a middle aged adult and I am still impressed with some of the concepts of the movie. My 13 year old daughter was not so much impressed. I'd still give it a good review and wouldn't mind owning it for my personal collection. I guess it takes a sci-fi geek to not be so bored with it and, of course, a bare breast thrown in gets my attention just as it did back in 1974.
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    • sal_p
    • Aug 25, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 25, 1974 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Swedish
      • Latin
      • German
      • French
      • Irish Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • Zardos
    • Filming locations
      • Brennanstown Riding School, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland(The Vortex)
    • Production companies
      • John Boorman Productions
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,570,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,523
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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