Z
First aired on Feb 26, 1969
80%
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Amid a tense political climate, the opposition leader is killed in an apparent accident. When a prosecutor smells a cover-up, witnesses get targeted. A thinly veiled dramatization of the assassination of Greek politician Grigoris Lambrakis and its aftermath, “Z” captures the outrage at the US-backed junta that ruled Greece at the time of its release.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Yves Montand | The Deputy, a doctor
Irene Papas | Hélène, wife of the Deputy
Jean-Louis Trintignant | Examining Magistrate
Jacques Perrin | Photojournalist
Charles Denner | Manuel, friend of the Deputy, lawyer
François Périer | Public Prosecutor
Featured Crew
Raoul Coutard | Director of Photography
Costa-Gavras | Director
Míkis Theodorakis | Original Music Composer
Vasilis Vasilikos | Novel
Noureddine Hiahemzizou | Assistant Set Decoration
Jorge Semprún | Writer
