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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1970-05-01
Languageen
Runtime1h 45m
Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

7.7(8)
•1970•1h 45m

Zig Zag

"Getting in was easy. Getting out was murder."

CrimeDramaThriller

Overview

A dying man frames himself for murder so his widow can collect the reward.

Writing & Screenplay
John T. Kelley
Cinematography
James Crabe

Principal Cast

15 credited
George Kennedy
George KennedyPaul R. Cameron
Anne Jackson
Anne JacksonJean Cameron
Eli Wallach
Eli WallachMario Gambretti
Steve Ihnat
Steve IhnatAsst. Dist. Atty. Herb Gates
William Marshall
William MarshallMorrie Bronson
Charlene Holt
Charlene HoltSara Raymond
Joe Maross
Joe MarossLt. Max Hines
Dana Elcar
Dana ElcarHarold Tracey
Walter Brooke
Walter BrookeAdam Mercer
AO
Anita O'DaySheila Mangan

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Zig Zag (1970) | Cinelio