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Zardoz

  • 19741974
  • RR
  • 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.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
23K
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POPULARITY
3,448
141
    • John Boorman
    • John Boorman
  • Stars
    • Sean Connery
    • Charlotte Rampling
    • Sara Kestelman
    • John Boorman
    • John Boorman
  • Stars
    • Sean Connery
    • Charlotte Rampling
    • Sara Kestelman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 240User reviews
    • 132Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award

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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)
      • John Boorman
      • 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 To the Galaxy and Beyond with Mark Hamill (1997)
    • 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

    User reviews240

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    7/10
    Unquestionably the strangest movie ever made.
    "Zardoz" is either a brilliant visionary masterpiece, or the biggest blunder Sean Connery ever appeared in. I still haven't decided which (must watch it again first!). It has beautiful visuals and a surprisingly multi-layered script (the revelation of the title's meaning is a stunning moment), yet it also has parts so embarrassing (the "scientific examination of the male erection" scene comes to mind) that make you wonder how the participants managed to keep a straight face through them (the filming of this movie must have been great fun!). Ultimately, it's a film that defies ratings, but I'll try my best......*** out of 4.
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    • gridoon
    • Jan 18, 2003

    FAQ2

    • Where does the Zardoz head get all the guns it provides to the Exterminators from?

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    • Release date
      • February 6, 1974 (United States)
      • Ireland
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • English
      • Italian
      • Swedish
      • Latin
      • German
      • French
      • Irish Gaelic
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Brennanstown Riding School, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • John Boorman Productions
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 45 minutes
      • Color
      • 4-Track Stereo

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