

Zig Zag
1970-05-01 · 105 min · ★ 7.7
A dying man frames himself for murder so his widow can collect the reward.
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- Directors
- Richard A. Colla
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
George KennedyPaul R. Cameron
Anne JacksonJean Cameron
Eli WallachMario Gambretti
Steve IhnatAsst. Dist. Atty. Herb Gates
William MarshallMorrie Bronson
Charlene HoltSara Raymond
Joe MarossLt. Max Hines
Dana ElcarHarold Tracey
Walter BrookeAdam Mercer
Joan TompkinsJudge Beth Weaver
Robert SampsonBurt Stennis
Leonard StoneJim Harris
Stewart MossEdgar Courtland
Robert DonnerSgt. Mason WeberTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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