Zero Effect (1998)
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Jake Kasdan made his feature film directorial debut with this oblique thriller about eccentric private detective Daryl Zero (Bill Pullman) and his sardonic front man partner Steve Arlo (Ben Stiller). After the two are hired by blackmail victim Gregory Stark (Ryan O'Neal), Zero sets up a sting operation and soon focuses on his suspect, Gloria Sullivan (Kim Dickens), a woman he met at a health club. Thinking Zero is an accountant, she asks him to look over her tax return. Clues form a trail to hitman Kragan Vincent (Matt O'Toole), who could be Gloria's father. Amid the romance and revenge, Zero manages to write a few songs (actually written by Pullman and Kasdan). ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Starring:
- Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jake Kasdan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Zero Effect
Jake Kasdan made his feature film directorial debut with this oblique thriller about eccentric private detective Daryl Zero (Bill Pullman) and his sardonic front man partner Steve Arlo (Ben Stiller). After the two are hired by blackmail victim Gregory Stark (Ryan O'Neal), Zero sets up a sting operation and soon focuses on his suspect, Gloria Sullivan (Kim Dickens), a woman he met at a health club. Thinking Zero is an accountant, she asks him to look over her tax return. Clues form a trail to hitman Kragan Vincent (Matt O'Toole), who could be Gloria's father. Amid the romance and revenge, Zero manages to write a few songs (actually written by Pullman and Kasdan). ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 116 mins
Complete Cast of Zero Effect
- Bill Pullman - Daryl Zero
- Ryan O'Neal - Gregory Stark
- Angela Featherstone - Jess
- Sara Devincentis - Daisy
- Ben Stiller - Steve Arlo
- Kim Dickens - Gloria Sullivan
- Hugh Ross - Bill
- Matt O'Toole - Kragan Vincent
- Director(s):
- Jake Kasdan
- Writer(s):
- Jake Kasdan
- Producer(s):
- Janet Yang, Lisa Henson, Jake Kasdan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Profanity, Sexual Situations, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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