The Zodiac Killer(1971)
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The Zodiac Killer Synopsis
The San Francisco area is beset by a series of seemingly random murders without motive or pattern. The police are taunted by phone calls and letters. Could the maniac be the violent truck driver, or the seemingly mild-mannered mailman, or even a cop?
The Zodiac Killer (1971) is a crime, horror and thriller film directed by Tom Hanson, released on April 7, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Hal Reed, Bob Jones, Ray Lynch and Mary Darrington. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Hanson
- Writers:
- Manny Cardoza, Ray Cantrell
- Producers:
- Tom Hanson
- Cinematographer:
- Wilson S. Hong
- Production:
- Adventure Productions (II)
- Status:
- Released
The Zodiac Killer Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Hal Reed
Hal Reed
as Jerry
- Bob Jones
Bob Jones
as Grover
- Ray Lynch
Ray Lynch
as Sgt. Pittman
- Mary Darrington
Mary Darrington
as First Murder
- Frank Sanabek
Frank Sanabek
as Joe
- Ed Quigley
Ed Quigley
as Tony
- Bertha Dahl
Bertha Dahl
as Mrs. Crocker
- Dion Marinkovich
Dion Marinkovich
as Helen
Doodles Weaver
as Doc
- Gloria Gunn
Gloria Gunn
as Marilyn
- Richard Styles
Richard Styles
as Judd
- Manny Cardoza
Manny Cardoza
as Hippy
Key crew
Directed by Tom Hanson, written by Manny Cardoza and Ray Cantrell, produced by Tom Hanson.
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The Zodiac Killer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 31 ratings.
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The Zodiac Killer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Zodiac Killer online?
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The Zodiac Killer (1971) is available to stream on Screambox Amazon Channel, Cultpix and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Zodiac Killer?
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The main cast of The Zodiac Killer (1971) includes Hal Reed, Bob Jones, Ray Lynch, Mary Darrington and Frank Sanabek. The film was directed by Tom Hanson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Zodiac Killer released?
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The Zodiac Killer was released on April 7, 1971 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Zodiac Killer worth watching?
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The Zodiac Killer (1971) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.