Zilch(1989)
Money brings them together, for better and for the Bizarre.
Zilch Synopsis
Sam works on the tolls and likes to listen. He overhears more than he bargains for and becomes embroiled in a mishmash of corruption and blackmail. Anna is a hooker who specializes in throwing tomatoes at ageing weirdos. Sam and Anna's paths cross as he works to expose shady maneuvrings by the CEO of Infacorp, who is out to land a contract to build a tunnel under Auckland harbour.
Zilch (1989) is a comedy and thriller film directed by Richard Riddiford, released on December 18, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Michael Mizrahi, Lucy Sheehan, John Watson and Peter Tait. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Riddiford
- Writers:
- Johnathan Dowling
- Producers:
- Amanda Harquard
- Cinematographer:
- Murray Milne
- Composer:
- Chris Knox
- Production:
- Park Avenue Productions, New Zealand Film Commission
- Budget:
- $700,000
- Status:
- Released
Zilch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Mizrahi
as Sam
- Lucy Sheehan
Lucy Sheehan
as Anna
- John Watson
John Watson
as Curtis
Peter Tait
as Eric
Roy Billing
as Gary Hyde
- Eddie Campbell
Eddie Campbell
as Tony
- William Bullock
William Bullock
as Harbour Commissioner
Sylvia Rands
as Melissa
- Andy Anderson
Andy Anderson
as Lawyer
- Louise Graham
Louise Graham
as Amber
- Peter Stevens
Peter Stevens
as Todd
Frank Whitten
as Engineer
Key crew
Directed by Richard Riddiford, written by Johnathan Dowling, produced by Amanda Harquard.
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Zilch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Zilch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zilch online?
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Who stars in Zilch?
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The main cast of Zilch (1989) includes Michael Mizrahi, Lucy Sheehan, John Watson, Peter Tait and Roy Billing. The film was directed by Richard Riddiford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zilch released?
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Zilch was released on December 18, 1989 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Zilch worth watching?
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Zilch (1989) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.