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Movie basic details

Current status - Released
Total runtime - 105 mins.
Release date - 06-02-1974
Release year - 1974
Genres - Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller

Overall ratings and scores for Zardoz:
Happiness Score - 5.888/10, World Popularity Score - 12.226/100, IMDB Score - 5.8, Metascore - 46, Internet Movie Database - 5.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 47%, Metacritic - 46/100, .
Zardoz movie has Total Global Votes - 340, Total IMD Votes - 22,823

Zardoz Movie Introduction: Movie Zardoz, release year 1974 is written by John Boorman and directed by John Boorman. The leading star-cast in this movie are Sean Connery, Charlotte Rampling, Sara Kestelman along with the other stars and crew members.

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Movie in-short: In the distant future, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity's achievements.

Movie story-line: In the far future, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity's achievements.

Movie synopsis: 2293. Zardoz, an unseen "God" who speaks through an idol, a large stone statue of a head, leads a barbaric race called the Brutals, who live a harsh existence in the Outlands. Zardoz tells the Brutals that once they die, they will be transported to the Vortex, where they will live happily as immortals. He has armed a small group, the Exterminators, with guns, as Zardoz's philosophy is that killing is good, and procreation is the root of all that is bad. In reality, Zardoz is Arthur Frayn, from a competing, more advanced race, called "the Eternals", who live in paradise in the Vortex. The Eternals truly are immortal as they do not age and their bodies undergo reconstruction if they "die". As such, they truly do not believe in procreation as their society has reached perfect equilibrium. Past human acts such as sex and sleep are obsolete in their advanced state. All major decisions are achieved through pure democracy. The Eternals, however, are not immune to non life threatening disease or sin, the latter which is punishable by aging, only making their life less pleasant, but not ever killing them. Arthur's mission as Zardoz is to control, monitor, and study the Brutals for the Eternals. Being in the Outlands, Arthur is isolated without communication back to the Vortex and the Eternals. In his work as an Exterminator, Zed, by accident, is able to find his way to the Vortex as a still alive being. The Eternals vote to keep Zed alive temporarily so that they can study him before they kill him. Amongst the Eternals who have direct interactions with Zed are: May, the lead scientist, who believes Zed is a blessing in that they have not had access to a Brutal in some time; Friend, a hedonist who wants to use Zed as the animal he considers him to be; and Consuela, the hard lined one who believes in vigilante justice. In the Eternals' access to Zed, they may learn if he making it to the Vortex was indeed an accident. In addition, their so-called Utopian society may be exposed for what it truly is.

Highlights - Zardoz (1974)

Total budget - $1,570,000.00
Total revenue - $1,800,000.00
Produced by - 20th Century FoxJohn Boorman Productions
Produced in - IrelandUnited States of America
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 nominations total
Certificate(s) - GB : 15 DE : 16 FR : U

Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Zardoz (1974)

Lead Actors - Sean Connery, Charlotte Rampling, Sara Kestelman
Writer(s) - John Boorman
Director(s) - John Boorman

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Zardoz (1974)

What is the release date of Zardoz (1974)?
Release date of Zardoz (1974) is 06-02-1974.


What is the total runtime of Zardoz (1974) in minutes?
Total runtime of Zardoz (1974) in minutes is 105 min.


What is the budget consumed to produce Zardoz (1974) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Zardoz (1974) movie is around $1,570,000.00.


How much revenue is expected from movie Zardoz (1974)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Zardoz (1974) is around $1,800,000.00.


What is the pupularity of Zardoz (1974)?
Worldwide pupularity of Zardoz (1974) movie is 12.226%.


What is the name of the production company of film Zardoz (1974)?
Production company of film Zardoz (1974) is/are 20th Century Fox, John Boorman Productions, .


Which country the film Zardoz (1974) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Zardoz (1974) is Ireland, United States of America, .


Which language the film Zardoz (1974) is produced in?
Film Zardoz (1974) is produced in English (English), language(s).


Which Genre the film Zardoz (1974) belongs to?
Movie Zardoz (1974) is categorized under Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi genre(s).


Who are the lead actors of the film Zardoz (1974)?
Lead actors of the film Zardoz (1974) are Sean Connery, Charlotte Rampling, Sara Kestelman.


Who is the writer of the film Zardoz (1974)?
The writer(s) of the film Zardoz (1974) is/are John Boorman.


Who is the director of the film Zardoz (1974)?
The director(s) of the film Zardoz (1974) is/are John Boorman.


Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Zardoz (1974) movie?
Movie Zardoz (1974) has Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 nominations total awards and nomination in it's profile.


What is the story of Zardoz (1974) in-short?
Short plot of movie Zardoz (1974): In the distant future, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity's achievements..


What is the full story of Zardoz (1974) movie?
Full plot of movie Zardoz (1974): 2293. Zardoz, an unseen "God" who speaks through an idol, a large stone statue of a head, leads a barbaric race called the Brutals, who live a harsh existence in the Outlands. Zardoz tells the Brutals that once they die, they will be transported to the Vortex, where they will live happily as immortals. He has armed a small group, the Exterminators, with guns, as Zardoz's philosophy is that killing is good, and procreation is the root of all that is bad. In reality, Zardoz is Arthur Frayn, from a competing, more advanced race, called "the Eternals", who live in paradise in the Vortex. The Eternals truly are immortal as they do not age and their bodies undergo reconstruction if they "die". As such, they truly do not believe in procreation as their society has reached perfect equilibrium. Past human acts such as sex and sleep are obsolete in their advanced state. All major decisions are achieved through pure democracy. The Eternals, however, are not immune to non life threatening disease or sin, the latter which is punishable by aging, only making their life less pleasant, but not ever killing them. Arthur's mission as Zardoz is to control, monitor, and study the Brutals for the Eternals. Being in the Outlands, Arthur is isolated without communication back to the Vortex and the Eternals. In his work as an Exterminator, Zed, by accident, is able to find his way to the Vortex as a still alive being. The Eternals vote to keep Zed alive temporarily so that they can study him before they kill him. Amongst the Eternals who have direct interactions with Zed are: May, the lead scientist, who believes Zed is a blessing in that they have not had access to a Brutal in some time; Friend, a hedonist who wants to use Zed as the animal he considers him to be; and Consuela, the hard lined one who believes in vigilante justice. In the Eternals' access to Zed, they may learn if he making it to the Vortex was indeed an accident. In addition, their so-called Utopian society may be exposed for what it truly is..


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List of full Starcast and crew members of Zardoz (1974)

Full Starcast:

profie photo of Sean ConneryName: Sean Connery
Character: Zed

profie photo of Charlotte RamplingName: Charlotte Rampling
Character: Consuella

profie photo of Sara KestelmanName: Sara Kestelman
Character: May

profie photo of John AldertonName: John Alderton
Character: Friend

profie photo of Sally Anne NewtonName: Sally Anne Newton
Character: Avalow

profie photo of Niall BuggyName: Niall Buggy
Character: Arthur Frayn / Zardoz

profie photo of Bosco HoganName: Bosco Hogan
Character: George Saden

profie photo of Jessica SwiftName: Jessica Swift
Character: Apathetic

profie photo of Bairbre DowlingName: Bairbre Dowling
Character: Star

profie photo of Christopher CassonName: Christopher Casson
Character: Old Scientist

profie photo of Reginald JarmanName: Reginald Jarman
Character: Death (voice)

profie photo of John BoormanName: John Boorman
Character: Farming Brutal Shot by Zed (uncredited)

profie photo of Daisy BoormanName: Daisy Boorman
Character: Young Eternal (uncredited)

profie photo of Katrine BoormanName: Katrine Boorman
Character: Young Eternal (uncredited)

profie photo of Telsche BoormanName: Telsche Boorman
Character: Young Eternal (uncredited)

profie photo of David de KeyserName: David de Keyser
Character: Tabernacle (voice) (uncredited)

Crew Members:

profie photo of Geoffrey UnsworthName: Geoffrey Unsworth
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography

profie photo of Charles OrmeName: Charles Orme
Department: Production
Job/Role: Associate Producer

profie photo of Miriam BrickmanName: Miriam Brickman
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting

profie photo of Anthony PrattName: Anthony Pratt
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design

profie photo of John BoormanName: John Boorman
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director

profie photo of John BoormanName: John Boorman
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of John BoormanName: John Boorman
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer

profie photo of David MunrowName: David Munrow
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer

profie photo of John MerrittName: John Merritt
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor

profie photo of Seamus ByrneName: Seamus Byrne
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Manager

profie photo of Gerry JohnstonName: Gerry Johnston
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects

profie photo of Christel Kruse BoormanName: Christel Kruse Boorman
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design

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Reviews Section

rated 3 out of 5
June 23, 2021

***When liberal fascism takes over*** Nearing the end of his physical prime, Sean Connery stars as Zed, an "Exterminator," who wants to discover the truth about "Zardoz," a gigantic menacing head and supposed god of earth in the year 2293. Zed stows away and sneaks into the "vortex" where live the ruling class of the planet, essentially futuristic hippies, extremely bored by their immortality. I was expecting something goofy like "Barbarella" (1968), but “Zardoz” (1974) is closer to "Logan's Run” (1976), yet weirder due to writer/director John Boorman’s eccentric style. It’s a completely serious 70's futuristic sci-fi flick, although Arthur Frayn/Zardoz (Niall Buggy) is amusing as a jester-like fop. “Zardoz” is a must for Connery fans as he sports a long ponytail & mustache and dashes around in a skimpy futuristic outfit throughout. Charlotte Rampling and Sara Kestelman star on the feminine front as leaders of Vortex 4, Consuella and May respectively. The former perceives Zed as a threat and therefore wants him executed whereas the latter finds him fascinating and perhaps useful. The cinematography, locations, score, sets, costumes and special effects are all pretty much first rate for the time period; just don't expect "Star Wars" class F/X. Actually, the flick's worth seeing for the Irish scenery alone. Yet it’s in the realm of themes that “Zardoz” soars. It’s about what happens to a society/nation/planet when liberal fascism takes control: The liberal intelligentsia lives in secure enclaves, enjoying superior technology and nigh-immortality wherein the women are controlling and the men effeminate. The deplorable “Brutals” live in the “Outlands” while the Leftist “Eternals” control them through hireling Brutals who are provided guns by the Eternals and dubbed “Exterminators,” which would be the liberal utopia’s police or military. Of course, only the Brutals are allowed guns, not the common people; and the Eternals are sure to keep the population down through the power they hold. I can’t help but think of the Left’s almost religious advocacy of the killing of millions every year through abortion. If that sounds heady, the movie goes even deeper, way deeper. The Crystal technology is like a superior form of our internet & smart phone. So “Zardoz” is a great flick if you’re interested in potent mindfood, but the viewer needs to have some knowledge of politics, philosophy, sociology and comparative religion to appreciate it. If not, you can at least enjoy the positive items noted above. Its biggest flaw is that the story isn’t very compelling, despite the great themes; Boorman’s script needed tweaked by someone who understood how to make a story engaging. The film runs 1 hour, 45 minutes and was shot in County Wicklow, Ireland. GRADE: B-/C+


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