Zipper
“Why take the risk.”
Synopsis
Sam Ellis is a man on the rise — a hot-shot federal prosecutor on the cusp of a bright political future. But what was meant to be a one-time experience with an escort turns into a growing addiction — a new demon threatening to destroy his life, family, and career.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-16
Top Cast
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Patrick Wilson
Sam Ellis
Lena Headey
Jeannie Ellis
Richard Dreyfuss
George Hiller
Ray Winstone
Coaker
John Cho
EJ
Dianna Agron
Dalia
Elena Satine
Ellie Green
Alexandra Breckenridge
Christy
Christopher McDonald
Peter Kirkland
Penelope Mitchell
Laci
Shauna Rappold
Heidi
Christian Oliver
Max
Daniela Lavender
Saleswoman
Han Soto
Agent Park
Marco St. John
John Tamlin
Billy Slaughter
Sam's Aide
Thomas Francis Murphy
Agent Strellitz
Phil Austin
Mayor Jonas Stiegel
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 25, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mora Stephens
- Screenplay & Story
- Mora Stephens, Joel Viertel
- Original Score
- H. Scott Salinas
- Original Title
- Zipper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Protozoa Pictures, 33 Pictures, Cargo Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mora Stephens
Mora Stephens, Joel Viertel
H. Scott Salinas
Antonio Calvache
Joel Viertel, Jessica Brunetto
Marina Grasic, Mark Heyman, R. Bryan Wright, Amy Mitchell-Smith, Joel Viertel
Department Leadership Roster
H. Scott Salinas
Original Music Composer
Mora Stephens
Writer
Hannah Beachler
Production Design
Joel Viertel
Writer
Mora Stephens
Director
Joel Viertel
Editor
Antonio Calvache
Director of Photography
Jessica Brunetto
Editor
Marina Grasic
Producer
Mark Heyman
Producer
R. Bryan Wright
Producer
Amy Mitchell-Smith
Producer
Joel Viertel
Producer
Shauna Leone
Costume Design
William Scharpf
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zipper
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What is Zipper about?
Sam Ellis is a man on the rise — a hot-shot federal prosecutor on the cusp of a bright political future. But what was meant to be a one-time experience with an escort turns into a growing addiction — a new demon threatening to destroy his life, family, and career.
Who directed Zipper?
Zipper was directed by Mora Stephens.
Who stars in Zipper?
The principal cast of Zipper includes Patrick Wilson, Lena Headey, Richard Dreyfuss, Ray Winstone, John Cho.
When was Zipper released and how long is it?
Zipper was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Zipper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zipper was composed by H. Scott Salinas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zipper?
Zipper holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).