Big Zapper
“If you need the toughest...fastest...deadliest private eye, the best man in town...is a woman!”
Synopsis
A female private detective, Harriet Zapper, is hired by a rich old man to find his missing children, and becomes involved in counterfeiting and murder.
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Big Zapper (1974) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-30
Top Cast
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Linda Marlowe
Harriet Zapper
Gary Hope
Kono
Michael O'Malley
Strawberry Jim
Richard Monette
Rock Hard
Jack May
Jeremiah Horn
Sean Hewitt
Fingers
Stuart Lock
Septimus/Randy Horn
Bobbi Anne
Pandora 'Pandy' Horn
Penny Irving
Maggie
Parnell McGarry
Lesbian Rose
William Ridoutt
Shawn Cobra
Graham Ashley
Mr Cortina
Michael Crane
Cecil
William Hootkins
Kono's Henchman
John Salthouse
Kono's Henchman
Carl Forgione
Kono's Henchman
Anthony Edwards
Kono's Boy
Kristopher Kum
Samurai
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lindsay Shonteff
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Brody
- Original Score
- Colin Pearson
- Original Title
- Big Zapper
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Syn-Frank Enterprises, Delta Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lindsay Shonteff
Hugh Brody
Colin Pearson
John C. Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Lindsay Shonteff
Director
Hugh Brody
Writer
Colin Pearson
Original Music Composer
John C. Taylor
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Zapper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Big Zapper about?
A female private detective, Harriet Zapper, is hired by a rich old man to find his missing children, and becomes involved in counterfeiting and murder.
Who directed Big Zapper?
Big Zapper was directed by Lindsay Shonteff.
Who stars in Big Zapper?
The principal cast of Big Zapper includes Linda Marlowe, Gary Hope, Michael O'Malley, Richard Monette, Jack May.
When was Big Zapper released and how long is it?
Big Zapper was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Big Zapper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Zapper was composed by Colin Pearson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Zapper?
Big Zapper holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).