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Zero Effect

  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
16K
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Zero Effect (1998)
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The world's greatest detective Daryl Zero aided by his associate Steve investigates a complex and mysterious case of blackmail and missing keys for shady tycoon Gregory Stark who is less tha... Read allThe world's greatest detective Daryl Zero aided by his associate Steve 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.The world's greatest detective Daryl Zero aided by his associate Steve 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.

  • Director
    • Jake Kasdan
  • Writer
    • Jake Kasdan
  • Stars
    • Bill Pullman
    • Ben Stiller
    • Ryan O'Neal
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jake Kasdan
    • Writer
      • Jake Kasdan
    • Stars
      • Bill Pullman
      • Ben Stiller
      • Ryan O'Neal
    • 165User reviews
    • 85Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Daryl Zero
    Ben Stiller
    Ben Stiller
    • Steve Arlo
    Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal
    • Gregory Stark
    Kim Dickens
    Kim Dickens
    • Gloria Sullivan
    Angela Featherstone
    Angela Featherstone
    • Jess
    Hugh Ross
    • Bill
    Sarah DeVincentis
    • Daisy
    Matt O'Toole
    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
    Daniel Pershing
    Daniel Pershing
    • Rahim
    David Doty
    • Officer Hagans
    J.W. Crawford
    J.W. Crawford
    • Convention Employee
    • Director
      • Jake Kasdan
    • Writer
      • Jake Kasdan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Jake Kasdan wrote the part of Daryl Zero specifically for Bill Pullman after meeting the actor on the set of The Accidental Tourist (1988), directed by his father, Lawrence Kasdan.
    • Goofs
      In the diner, the spelling of "SODA FOUNTAIN" on the window behind the actors switches from "SODA FOUNTIAN" to the correct spelling between shots.
    • Quotes
      • Daryl Zero: Now, a few words on looking for things. When you go looking for something specific, your chances of finding it are very bad. Because of all the things in the world, you're only looking for one of them. When you go looking for anything at all, your chances of finding it are very good. Because of all the things in the world, you're sure to find some of them.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Zero Effect/Deep Rising/Great Expectations/Desperate Measures/Deceiver (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Mystery Dance
      Written and Performed by Elvis Costello
      Courtesy of Rykodisc and Demon Records Ltd.
      by arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 30, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Нульовий ефект
    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Janet Yang Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,087,471
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $434,840
      • Feb 1, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,087,471
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 56m(116 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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