
Z.P.G.
Seen it?1972 | 97 min | Science Fiction, Thriller
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved A.I. Artificial Intelligence, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
In the not too distant future, an overpopulated Earth government makes it illegal to have children for a generation. One couple, unsatisfied with their substitute robot baby, breaks the rules.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Campus
- Oliver ReedRuss
- Geraldine ChaplinCarol
- Don GordonGeorge
- Diane CilentoEdna
- David MarkhamDr. Herrick
- Bill NagyThe President
- Sheila ReidMary Herrick
- Aubrey WoodsDr. Mallory
- Wayne RoddaMetromart Salesman
- Ditte Maria WibergTelescreen Operator