Z (1969)

Directed by:
Constantin Costa-Gavras

Written by:
Constantin Costa-Gavras
Jorge Semprún
Vassilis Vassilikos

Plot:
Costa-Gavras chronicles the overthrow of the democratic government in Greece. When a liberal politician is murdered in an attack during a peace demonstration, the right wing established figures in the military and the police try and hide not only their parts in it, but try to cover up the murder as well. The prosecutor must act as a detective in order to go through the cover up. While historically accurate, it is told as a combination mystery and thriller.

Genres: Drama / History / Mystery / Thriller
Countries: Algeria / France
Languages: French
Runtime: 127

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Cast:

Yves Montand... The Deputy

Jean Bouise... Georges Pirou

Irene Papas... Helene, the Deputy's wife

Jean Dasté... Illya Coste

Jean-François Gobbi... Jimmy the Boxer

Gérard Darrieu... Baron

Guy Mairesse... Dumas

Renato Salvatori... Yago

François Périer... Public Prosecutor

Magali Noël... Nick's Sister

Jacques Perrin... Photojournalist

Jean-Louis Trintignant... The Examining Magistrate