A Zed & Two Noughts(1985)
A Zed & Two Noughts Synopsis
Identical twin zoologists lose their wives in a car crash caused by a white swan. They become obsessed with the death and decay of animals, and develop a strange and unusual relationship with the driver of the car, a woman who is now an amputee.
A Zed & Two Noughts (1985) is a comedy and drama film directed by Peter Greenaway, released on October 4, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Frances Barber, Joss Ackland, Brian Deacon and Geoffrey Palmer. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 182 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Greenaway
- Writers:
- Peter Greenaway, Walter Donohue
- Producers:
- Peter Sainsbury, Kees Kasander
- Cinematographer:
- Sacha Vierny
- Composer:
- Michael Nyman
- Production:
- BFI, Artificial Eye, Allarts Enterprises, Film4 Productions, VPRO
- Budget:
- $650,000
- Status:
- Released
A Zed & Two Noughts (1985) Trailer
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A Zed & Two Noughts Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frances Barber
as Venus de Milo
Joss Ackland
as Van Hoyten
Brian Deacon
as Oswald Deuce
Geoffrey Palmer
as Fallast
Eric Deacon
as Oliver Deuce
Andréa Ferréol
as Alba Bewick
Jim Davidson
as Joshua Plate
Wolf Kahler
as Felipe Arc-en-Ciel
Ken Campbell
as Stephen Pipe
Guusje van Tilborgh
as Caterina Bolnes
- Agnès Brulet
Agnès Brulet
as Beta Bewick
David Attenborough
as Himself - Documentary Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Peter Greenaway, written by Peter Greenaway and Walter Donohue, produced by Peter Sainsbury and Kees Kasander.
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A Zed & Two Noughts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 182 ratings.
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A Zed & Two Noughts – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Zed & Two Noughts online?
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A Zed & Two Noughts (1985) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Zed & Two Noughts?
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The main cast of A Zed & Two Noughts (1985) includes Frances Barber, Joss Ackland, Brian Deacon, Geoffrey Palmer and Eric Deacon. The film was directed by Peter Greenaway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Zed & Two Noughts released?
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A Zed & Two Noughts was released on October 4, 1985 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is A Zed & Two Noughts worth watching?
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A Zed & Two Noughts (1985) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 182 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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