Z

Name: Z
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1969-02-26
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 7.8

1969 · Movie · NR · 122 min · ★ 7.8 · 90% critics

ThrillerCrimeDrama

A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration, and the government and army work to suppress what really happened. An examining magistrate digs in despite intimidation and pressure, determined to uncover the truth as a wider cover-up starts to crumble.

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Years: 1969
Release date: 1969-02-26
Language: French
Rated: NR
Runtime: 122 min
Critic score: 90/100
TMDB rating: 7.8/10 (625 votes)
Box office: $17,300,000

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You’ll likely enjoy this tense, politically charged thriller about a relentless probe into a politically motivated cover-up, especially if you like All the Presidents Men or Special Section; Not for you if you want a light, purely entertainment-focused mystery.

Pros: intense political investigation; determined magistrate; gripping public tension | Cons: dated presentation; dialogue exhaustion; tough subject matter