

The Zodiac
2005-07-31 · 92 min · ★ 5.4
An elusive serial killer known as the Zodiac terrorizes the San Francisco Bay in the late 1960s, while detectives aim to stop him before he claims more victims. Based on a true story.
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Production details
- Directors
- Alexander Bulkley
- Production companies
- Blackwater Films, ShadowMachine, Myriad Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 86,872
Top Cast
Justin ChambersInspector Matt Parish
Robin TunneyLaura Parish
Rory CulkinJohnny Parish
William MapotherDale Coverling
Philip Baker HallFrank Perkins
Kathryn HowellMrs. Boucher
Brad William HenkeBill Gregory
Rex LinnJim Martinez
Marty LindseyZodiac / Bartender
Nate DushkuScott Washington
Katelin ChesnaPatsy
Ian Scott McGregorPaul Carmichael
Logan DonovanFriend #1
Brian BloomZodiac (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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