Zig Zag

2002 1h 41m EN

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5.7

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★5.7TMDB · 36

Drama

Synopsis

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An autistic 15-year-old boy steals money from his boss to provide rent for his abusive father, who uses the money to repay a loan shark.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Leguizamo
Dean Singer
Wesley Snipes
Dave Fletcher
Oliver Platt
Mr. Walters / 'The Toad'
Natasha Lyonne
Jenna the Working Girl
Luke Goss
Cadillac Tom
Sam Jones
Louis 'ZigZag' Fletcher
Sherman Augustus
Detective Hawke
Michael Greyeyes
Dale

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David S. Goyer
Writers: David S. Goyer
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David S. Goyer, shot by James L. Carter. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Grant-Lee Phillips. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Conrad Smart shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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John Leguizamo and Wesley Snipes and Oliver Platt carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0271885 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 36 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David S. Goyer directs. James L. Carter behind the camera. Grant-Lee Phillips scores. Conrad Smart cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 24 years ago.
2Directed by David S. Goyer, shot by James L. Carter. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Grant-Lee Phillips. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Conrad Smart shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5John Leguizamo and Wesley Snipes and Oliver Platt carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0271885 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 36 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.