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Zero Effect (1998) -- The world's greatest detective Daryl Zero aided by his associate Steve Arlo investigates a complex and mysterious case of blackmail and missing keys for shady tycoon Gregory Stark who is less than forthcoming about what is really happening!

Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Jake Kasdan
Writer (WGA):
Jake Kasdan (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
30 January 1998 (USA) more
Tagline:
The world's most private detective.
Plot:
The world's greatest detective Daryl Zero aided by his associate Steve Arlo investigates a complex and mysterious case of blackmail and missing keys for shady tycoon Gregory Stark who is less than forthcoming about what is really happening! full summary | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Jake Kasdan to Direct Sony's Bad Teacher Comedy
 (From FirstShowing.net. 27 May 2009, 11:55 AM, PDT)

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 (From IFC. 31 July 2008, 6:56 AM, PDT)

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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Bill Pullman ... Daryl Zero

Ben Stiller ... Steve Arlo

Ryan O'Neal ... Gregory Stark

Kim Dickens ... Gloria Sullivan

Angela Featherstone ... Jess

Hugh Ross ... Bill
Sarah DeVincentis ... Daisy

Matt O'Toole ... Kragan Vincent
Michele Mariana ... Maid
Robert Katims ... Gerald Auerbach
Tyrone Henry ... Staffer #1
Aleta Barthell ... Staffer #2
Tapp Watkins ... Firefighter
Wendy Westerwelle ... Motel Clerk
Lauren Hasson ... Little Kid
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language.
Runtime:
116 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
Iceland:12 | Norway:15 (TV rating) | Germany:12 | Netherlands:16 (video premiere) | Portugal:M/12 (video premiere) | UK:15 | USA:R | Argentina:16 | Singapore:PG | Australia:M

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Trivia:
The blackmailer uses a computer running OpenStep (NeXT OS) to type the blackmail letter. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the diner, the spelling of "SODA FOUNTAIN" on the window behind the actors switches from "SODA FOUNTIAN" to the correct spelling between shots. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Steve Arlo: It's an uncompromising standard of his practice. He never meets any of his clients. He doesn't speak with them, or, for that matter, communicate in any direct fashion. That's his policy. But I am his sole representative and he is my only employer; and as such...
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Film Geek (2005) more
Soundtrack:
Mystery Dance more

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12 out of 13 people found the following comment useful:-
Very cool..., 20 September 2000
7/10
Author: the amorphousmachine from Australia

Bill Pullman is a very underrated actor, and this film he totally steals the show as the reclusive, quirky but 'greatest detective in the world', Daryl Zero. He certainly suited the part in Zero Effect!

Ben Stiller, Ryan O'Neal and Kim Dickens all provide great support in this different but interesting comedy. It had a very good story, some interesting social commentary and observation. Not quite a thriller but for its acute observation, realistic characters and storyline, Ill give this a ***1/2 out of *****!!!

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