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Zero Effect

  • 19981998
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  • 1h 56m
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6.9/10
15K
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Zero Effect (1998)
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The world's greatest detective Daryl Zero aided by his associate Steve Arlo investigates a complex and mysterious case of blackmail and missing keys for shady tycoon Gregory Stark who is les... Read allThe world's greatest detective Daryl Zero aided by his associate Steve Arlo investigates a complex and mysterious case of blackmail and missing keys for shady tycoon Gregory Stark who is less than forthcoming about what is really happening!The world's greatest detective Daryl Zero aided by his associate Steve Arlo investigates a complex and mysterious case of blackmail and missing keys for shady tycoon Gregory Stark who is less than forthcoming about what is really happening!
IMDb RATING
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15K
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    • Jake Kasdan
    • Jake Kasdan
  • Stars
    • Bill Pullman
    • Ben Stiller
    • Ryan O'Neal
    • Jake Kasdan
    • Jake Kasdan
  • Stars
    • Bill Pullman
    • Ben Stiller
    • Ryan O'Neal
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 159User reviews
    • 82Critic reviews
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    Kim Dickens in Zero Effect (1998)
    Bill Pullman and Ben Stiller in Zero Effect (1998)
    Kim Dickens in Zero Effect (1998)
    Zero Effect (1998)
    Bill Pullman and Ben Stiller in Zero Effect (1998)
    Bill Pullman and Ben Stiller in Zero Effect (1998)
    Bill Pullman and Ben Stiller in Zero Effect (1998)
    Bill Pullman and Ben Stiller in Zero Effect (1998)
    Bill Pullman and Ben Stiller in Zero Effect (1998)
    Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, and Ryan O'Neal in Zero Effect (1998)
    Bill Pullman and Ben Stiller in Zero Effect (1998)
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    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Daryl Zero
    Ben Stiller
    Ben Stiller
    • Steve Arlo
    Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal
    • Gregory Stark
    Kim Dickens
    Kim Dickens
    • Gloria Sullivan
    Angela Featherstone
    Angela Featherstone
    • Jess
    Hugh Ross
    • Bill
    Sarah DeVincentis
    • Daisy
    Matt O'Toole
    Matt O'Toole
    • Kragan Vincent
    Michele Mariana
    • Maid
    Robert Katims
    • Gerald Auerbach
    Tyrone Henry
    • Staffer #1
    Aleta Barthell
    • Staffer #2
    Tapp Watkins
    • Firefighter
    Wendy Westerwelle
    • Motel Clerk
    Lauren Hasson
    • Little Kid
    Daniel Pershing
    Daniel Pershing
    • Rahim
    David Doty
    • Officer Hagans
    J.W. Crawford
    J.W. Crawford
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      • Jake Kasdan
      • Jake Kasdan
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    • Trivia
      Jake Kasdan wrote the part of Daryl Zero specifically for Bill Pullman after meeting the actor on the set of The Accidental Tourist (1988), directed by his father, Lawrence Kasdan.
    • Goofs
      In the diner, the spelling of "SODA FOUNTAIN" on the window behind the actors switches from "SODA FOUNTIAN" to the correct spelling between shots.
    • Quotes

      Daryl Zero: Now, a few words on looking for things. When you go looking for something specific, your chances of finding it are very bad. Because of all the things in the world, you're only looking for one of them. When you go looking for anything at all, your chances of finding it are very good. Because of all the things in the world, you're sure to find some of them.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Zero Effect/Deep Rising/Great Expectations/Desperate Measures/Deceiver (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Mystery Dance
      Written and Performed by Elvis Costello

      Courtesy of Rykodisc and Demon Records Ltd.

      by arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group

    User reviews159

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    8/10
    An Indie Gem!
    This small film is a work of art - a low budget film, with pitch perfect performances from a magnificent supporting cast. Bill Pullman is wonderful as the eccentric, but brilliant Darryl Zero, a man who can solve any problem but is incapable of forming a meaningful human relationship. The sly humour, the inspired casting of Ryan O'Neal and Ben Stiller in supporting roles, and the intricate, surprising script make this a must see movies for those who are desperate to see an intelligent film in the sea of dross that Hollywood has been offering up in the past 4 years. See it now - if only for one of the most poignant love scenes you will ever see committed to celluloid!
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    • Dec 22, 2004

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    • Release date
      • January 30, 1998 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Janet Yang Productions
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    • 1 hour 56 minutes
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS

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