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Z (1969)

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Starring (View all)
Irene Papas Irene Papas
Hélène
Jean-Louis Trintignant Jean-Louis Trintignant
Le juge d'instruction
François Périer François Périer
Le procureur
Jacques Perrin Jacques Perrin
Le photojournaliste
Pierre Dux Pierre Dux
Le général de gendarmerie Missou


Written by
Costa-Gavras Costa-Gavras
uncredited


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A great classic

10 years, 8 months ago at Aug 19 22:14
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I always had a weak spot for Costa-Gavras and it has been many years since I wanted to watch his magnum opus. And boy, I wasn't disappointed! Indeed, it is simply an amazing political thriller, easily one of the best I have ever seen (I still think that 'La battaglia di Algeri' is better though). To be honest, it is rather slow paced but the directing was nothing short of amazing. Personally, I al... read more
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Description: In a mid-sized metropolis in a right-wing military led country, a pacifist organization, which supports the opposition party in the government, is planning on holding an anti-military, nuclear disarmament rally. The organization's charismatic leader - the deputy - is scheduled to arrive in the town from the capital the day of the rally. Beyond the problems arranging the rally due to the probable incitement of violence at such a rally, the organization learns of an unconfirmed report that there will be an attempt on the deputy's life. The rally does happen, after which a three-wheeled kamikaze runs over the deputy, who eventually ... (more)
Release date: 8 December 1969
UPC: 720917050058
Tags: Thriller (8), Drama (5), Politics (5), Crime (5), French (5), Corruption (5), 1960s (5), 1969 (5), Mystery (4), History (4), France (4), Photographer (3), Communist (3), Conspiracy (2), Violence (2), Journalist (2), Dancing (1), Business (1), Political (1), Torture (1)
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