Zig Zag

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1h 41min

Zig Zag (2002)

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An autistic 15-year-old boy steals money from his boss to provide rent for his abusive father, who uses the money to repay a loan shark.An autistic 15-year-old boy steals money from his boss to provide rent for his abusive father, who uses the money to repay a loan shark.An autistic 15-year-old boy steals money from his boss to provide rent for his abusive father, who uses the money to repay a loan shark.

Director
- David S. Goyer
Writers
- Landon J. Napoleon(novel)
- David S. Goyer(screenplay)
Stars

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Awards
- 1 nomination

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John Leguizamo, Wesley Snipes, and Sam Jones III in Zig Zag (2002)

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Oliver Platt and Natasha Lyonne in Zig Zag (2002)

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John Leguizamo, Natasha Lyonne, and Sam Jones III in Zig Zag (2002)

Wesley Snipes and Sam Jones III in Zig Zag (2002)

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Dean Singer has terminal cancer, yet is determined to spend his last days taking care of his 15 year-old 'big brother program' protégé, Louis 'Zig Zag' Fletcher. Dean got Louis a dishwasher job in shamelessly abusive, exploiting Mr. 'The Toad' Walters' restaurant. Louis' dead-beat, neglecting yet abusive dad pushes him for 'rent' (actually to repay violent loan-shark Cadillac Tom), which the half-wit gets by - stealing from Walters' safe, remembering numbers being his only talent. Singer is determined to return the money, despite excessive risks, with surprising allies. —KGF Vissers

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Genre
- Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for strong language and sexual content, elements of drugs and violence
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
Second Collaboration between David S Goyer, Wesley Snipes, and Luke Goss after Blade II.

Goofs
The length of Singer's cigarette when he is in the hospital with Jenna.

Quotes
Jenna: What's your name?
ZigZag: ZigZag. Two big Z's, two little G's.

Connections
Features The Incredible Hulk (1996)

Soundtracks
Sadness Soot
Written by Grant Lee Phillips (uncredited)
Performed by Grant Lee Phillips
Courtesy of Rounder Records
By arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group

Top review

A very touching story

"ZigZag" is a very touching, beautiful story that is covered with heartache, fear and abuse. ZigZag is the main character in this film, he is a young autistic boy with an abusive, junkie father. ZigZag finds peace and a father figure in John Liguzamo's character who is his big brother. The realtionship between the two is a match made in heaven. Singer's shows ZigZag that life isn't all made up of fear, disapointment and abuse. He show's him the bright side of life. The film is very well done with strong performances by everyone in the film. I was very happy with Natasha Lyonne's performance as a prostitute with a soft heart. All in all, a great touching movie! ****/out of 5

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Release date
- July 9, 2002 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Зиг Заг
Filming locations
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies
- Franchise Pictures
- Epsilon Motion Pictures
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Gross US & Canada
- $2,418
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,649
- Jun 23, 2002
Gross worldwide
- $2,418

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Runtime
- 1h 41min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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