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Zig Zag

1970-05-01 · 105 min · ★ 7.7

Crime · Drama · Thriller

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

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Directors
Richard A. Colla
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George KennedyGeorge KennedyPaul R. Cameron
Anne JacksonAnne JacksonJean Cameron
Eli WallachEli WallachMario Gambretti
Steve IhnatSteve IhnatAsst. Dist. Atty. Herb Gates
William MarshallWilliam MarshallMorrie Bronson
Charlene HoltCharlene HoltSara Raymond
Joe MarossJoe MarossLt. Max Hines
Dana ElcarDana ElcarHarold Tracey
Walter BrookeWalter BrookeAdam Mercer
Anita O'DaySheila Mangan
Joan TompkinsJoan TompkinsJudge Beth Weaver
Robert SampsonRobert SampsonBurt Stennis
Leonard StoneLeonard StoneJim Harris
Stewart MossStewart MossEdgar Courtland
Robert DonnerRobert DonnerSgt. Mason Weber

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