Zabriskie Point
Seen it?1970 | 113 min | Drama
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It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
Anthropology student Daria, who's helping a property developer build a village in the Los Angeles desert, and dropout Mark, who's wanted by the authorities for allegedly killing a policeman during a student riot, accidentally encounter each other in Death Valley and soon begin an unrestrained romance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide on a $7 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 130K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni
- Mark FrechetteMark
- Daria HalprinDaria
- Paul FixCafe Owner
- G.D. SpradlinLee's Associate
- Bill GarawayMorty
- Kathleen CleaverKathleen
- Rod TaylorLee Allen
- Martin AbrahamsRadical Student (uncredited)
- Michael L. DavisPolice Lieutenant on Loudspeaker (uncredited)
- Lee DuncanHighway Patrolman (uncredited)