Z (1969)
The public murder of a prominent politician and doctor amid a violent demonstration is covered up by military and government officials. A tenacious magistrate is determined not to let them get away with it.
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Le juge d'instruction -
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Le photojournaliste -
Manuel -
Le général de gendarmerie Missou -
Nick -
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Le colonel de gendarmerie -
La soeur de Nick -
Yago -
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Director:
Costa-GavrasWriters:
Vasilis Vasilikos (novel), Jorge Semprún (dialogue)All Cast & Crew
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The second non-English film to be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar, with the previous film being La Grande Illusion (1937).
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Deputy Minister of Agriculture:
Mildew is prevented by spraying the vines with a solution of copper sulfate. There are two standard remedies: Bordeaux mixture and Burgundy mixture - named after the French provinces famous for its wines. The vines are sprayed three times a year: ...
Goofs
When the Photo-Journalist is interviewing Dumas the Russian in the café, Dumas mentions a paramilitary force. In the English subtitles this is translated as "a paramilitary farce".
Crazy Credits
Any resemblance to actual events, to persons living or dead, is not the result of chance. It is DELIBERATE. (Signed by) Jorge Semprún, Costa-Gavras
Alternate Versions
This received wide release in the United States in an English-dubbed version.
Soundtracks
Messe Pour le Temps Présent--Psyché Rock(uncredited)
Composed and Performed by Pierre Henry
Courtesy of Philips/PolyGram Records
by arrangement with PolyGram Special Markets
© 1967 Philips Classics Productions
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Genres
Crime | Drama | History | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
8 December 1969Language
French, Russian, English
Country of Origin
France, AlgeriaFilming Locations
AlgeriaBox Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$10,144 15 March 2009
Gross USA:
$83,305
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$83,305
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