

Zero Effect
1998-01-30 · 116 min · ★ 6.3
Daryl Zero is a private investigator and—along with his assistant, Steve Arlo—he solves impossible crimes and puzzles. Although Daryl's a master investigator, he doesn't know what to do with himself when he's not working; he has no social skills, writes bad music and drives Steve crazy.
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Production details
- Directors
- Jake Kasdan
- Production companies
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Manifest Film Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 5,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 1,980,338
Top Cast
Bill PullmanDaryl Zero
Ben StillerSteve Arlo
Ryan O'NealGregory Stark
Kim DickensGloria Sullivan
Angela FeatherstoneJess
Matt O'TooleKragan Vincent
Michele MarianaMaid
Robert KatimsGerald Auerbach
David DotyOfficer HagansTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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