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The Zodiac

2005-07-31 · 92 min · ★ 5.4

Crime · Drama · Thriller · Horror

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 ChambersJustin ChambersInspector Matt Parish
Robin TunneyRobin TunneyLaura Parish
Rory CulkinRory CulkinJohnny Parish
William MapotherWilliam MapotherDale Coverling
Philip Baker HallPhilip Baker HallFrank Perkins
Kathryn HowellKathryn HowellMrs. Boucher
Brad William HenkeBrad William HenkeBill Gregory
Rex LinnRex LinnJim Martinez
Marty LindseyMarty LindseyZodiac / Bartender
Kris PalmMichael Newman
Nate DushkuNate DushkuScott Washington
Katelin ChesnaKatelin ChesnaPatsy
Ian Scott McGregorIan Scott McGregorPaul Carmichael
Logan DonovanLogan DonovanFriend #1
Peter Van SchaikPete Morgan
David TenenbaumS.F. Police Officer
Brian BloomBrian BloomZodiac (voice)

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