7/10
1969-02-26 M/PG Z

Z

He is alive!

Release Date: 1969-02-26

Rating: 7.805 / 10

Runtime: 127 mins

Amid a tense political climate, the opposition leader is killed in an apparent accident. When a prosecutor smells a cover-up, witnesses get targeted. A thinly veiled dramatization of the assassination of Greek politician Grigoris Lambrakis and its aftermath, “Z” captures the outrage at the US-backed junta that ruled Greece at the time of its release.


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Runtime

127 minutes

Release Date

1969-02-26

Budget

$0

Box Office Earnings

$83,305

Cast and Crew Members

Cast

Irene Papas
Irene Papas
Jacques Perrin
Jacques Perrin
François Périer
François Périer
Bernard Fresson
Bernard Fresson
Pierre Dux
Pierre Dux
Georges Géret
Georges Géret

Crew Members

Costa-Gavras
Costa-Gavras Director
Philippe Monnier
Philippe Monnier Assistant Director
Ghaouti Bendedouche
Ghaouti Bendedouche Assistant Director
Jorge Semprún
Jorge Semprún Writer

Awards and Nominations

Oscar - DIRECTING

Year: 1970
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - FILM EDITING

Year: 1970
Status: 🏆 Won

Oscar - FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

Year: 1970
Status: 🏆 Won

Oscar - BEST PICTURE

Year: 1970
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - WRITING (SCREENPLAY—BASED ON MATERIAL FROM ANOTHER MEDIUM)

Year: 1970
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Foreign Film - Foreign Language

Year: 1970
Status: 🏆 Won

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the Z ?

The movie is approximately 127 minutes long.

What is the Z's release date?

1969-02-26 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the Z?

The movie belongs to the Thriller Crime Drama genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the Z?

The lead actors include Yves Montand , Irene Papas , and Jean-Louis Trintignant , among others.

Who directed Z?

The movie was directed by Costa-Gavras Philippe Monnier Ghaouti Bendedouche

What is the Z's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $0 .

How much did Z movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $83,305 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the Z movie?

Major production companies include Valoria Films Reggane Films Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC) .

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