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Zotz!

  • 1962
  • Approved
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1K
YOUR RATING
Julia Meade and Tom Poston in Zotz! (1962)
Official Trailer
Play trailer2:42
1 Video
61 Photos
FarceComedyFantasy

A professor comes into possession of an amulet with magical powers.A professor comes into possession of an amulet with magical powers.A professor comes into possession of an amulet with magical powers.

  • Director
    • William Castle
  • Writers
    • Ray Russell
    • Walter Karig
  • Stars
    • Tom Poston
    • Julia Meade
    • Jim Backus
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William Castle
    • Writers
      • Ray Russell
      • Walter Karig
    • Stars
      • Tom Poston
      • Julia Meade
      • Jim Backus
    • 31User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Videos1

    Zotz!
    Trailer 2:42
    Zotz!

    Photos61

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    Top Cast37

    Tom Poston
    Tom Poston
    • Prof. Jonathan Jones
    Julia Meade
    Julia Meade
    • Prof. Virginia Fenster
    Jim Backus
    Jim Backus
    • Horatio Kellgore
    Fred Clark
    Fred Clark
    • Gen. Bullivar
    Cecil Kellaway
    Cecil Kellaway
    • Dean Joshua Updike
    Zeme North
    Zeme North
    • Cynthia Jones
    Margaret Dumont
    Margaret Dumont
    • Persephone Updike
    James Millhollin
    James Millhollin
    • Dr. Kroner
    Carl Don
    • Josh Bates
    Mike Mazurki
    Mike Mazurki
    • Igor
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Cop
    • (uncredited)
    Leon Alton
    Leon Alton
    • Observer on Street
    • (uncredited)
    Phil Arnold
    Phil Arnold
    • Bald-Headed Man
    • (uncredited)
    Ella Mae Brown
    Ella Mae Brown
    • Maid
    • (uncredited)
    Oliver Cross
    • Country Club Member
    • (uncredited)
    George DeNormand
    George DeNormand
    • Country Club Member
    • (uncredited)
    Susan Dorn
    Susan Dorn
    • Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    Angus Duncan
    Angus Duncan
    • Sergeant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Castle
    • Writers
      • Ray Russell
      • Walter Karig
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews31

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Zotz!' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

    Nulla facilisi etiam dignissim diam quis enim lobortis scelerisque
    Lorem ipsum dolorSit amet consecteturAdipiscing elitSed do eiusmodTempor incididuntUt labore et doloreMagna aliquaUt enim ad minimVeniam quisNostrud exercitation
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    Fantasy

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      William Castle: [gimmick] Upon its initial theatrical release, "Zotz" plastic coins were given to ticket buyers.
    • Goofs
      When cycling, Prof. Jones is nearly run-over by a reversing light coloured sedan. An immediate cut to a left angle camera shows a two tone station wagon.
    • Quotes
      • [first lines]
      • Prof. Jonathan Jones: [studying his niece's breakfast of bacon & eggs] Tsk tsk. Poison. Slow death.
      • Cynthia Jones: Yes, but what a way to go.
    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the closing credits, the Torch Lady in the Columbia Pictures logo smiles and says "Zotz all!"
    • Connections
      Featured in Stephen Laws introduces Zotz! (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      You're in the Army Now
      (uncredited)
      Music by Isham Jones
      Lyrics by Tell Taylor and Ole Olsen
      Played in the Pentagon scenes

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Зотц!
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood, California, USA
    • Production company
      • William Castle Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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