Z(1969)
He is alive!
Z Synopsis
A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration. The government and army are trying to suppress the truth, but a tenacious magistrate is determined not to let them get away with it.
Z (1969) is a thriller, crime and drama film directed by Costa-Gavras, released on February 26, 1969 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant and Jacques Perrin. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 649 ratings.
- Director:
- Costa-Gavras
- Writers:
- Vasilis Vasilikos, Jorge Semprún, Costa-Gavras
- Producers:
- Ahmed Rachedi, Jacques Perrin
- Cinematographer:
- Raoul Coutard
- Composer:
- Míkis Theodorakis
- Production:
- Valoria Films, Reggane Films, Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
- Revenue:
- $83,305
- Status:
- Released
Z (1969) Trailer
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Z Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yves Montand
as Z
Irene Papas
as Hélène
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as Examining Magistrate
Jacques Perrin
as Photojournalist
Charles Denner
as Manuel
François Périer
as Public Prosecutor
Bernard Fresson
as Matt
Pierre Dux
as Gendarmerie General Missou
Georges Géret
as Nick
Magali Noël
as Nick's Sister
Marcel Bozzuffi
as Vago
Julien Guiomar
as Gendarmerie Colonel
Key crew
Directed by Costa-Gavras, written by Vasilis Vasilikos, Jorge Semprún and Costa-Gavras, produced by Ahmed Rachedi and Jacques Perrin.
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Z Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 649 ratings.
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Z – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Z online?
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Z (1969) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Z?
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The main cast of Z (1969) includes Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacques Perrin and Charles Denner. The film was directed by Costa-Gavras. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Z released?
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Z was released on February 26, 1969 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Z worth watching?
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Z (1969) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 649 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Z?
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Yes. The official Z trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.