Zaat
“Is the monster man... fish... or devil?”
Synopsis
A mad scientist unleashes his master plan: to transform himself into a mutated walking catfish, and gain revenge on those who have spurned him. His plans go wrong, and he becomes tempted to kidnap a nubile young woman to similarly transform her so that he can breed.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
ZAAT Trailer [1971]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-19
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Marshall Grauer
Dr. Kurt Leopold
Wade Popwell
The Monster
Paul Galloway
Sheriff Lou Krantz
Gerald Cruse
Marine Biologist Rex
Sanna Ringhaver
INPIT Agent Martha Walsh
Dave Dickerson
INPIT Agent Walker Stevens
Rich Valliere
Deputy Sheriff
Nancy Lien
Girl Camper
Russell Holcomb
Gloria Brady
Del Galloway
Hal Nearhoof
Jim Merrill
Elizabeth Barton
Girl on Porch
Jim Merrill
Boy on Porch
Bob Knowles
Carol Thompson
Jack Weatherford
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 21, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Barton
- Original Score
- Jamie DeFrates, Barry Hodgin
- Original Title
- Zaat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $75K
- Production Studios
- Barton Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Barton
Don Barton, Ron Kivett, Lee O. Larew
Jamie DeFrates, Barry Hodgin
Jack McGowan
George J. Yarbrough
Don Barton
Department Leadership Roster
Don Barton
Director
Don Barton
Producer
Jamie DeFrates
Original Music Composer
Barry Hodgin
Original Music Composer
George J. Yarbrough
Editor
Don Barton
Screenplay
Jack McGowan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zaat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zaat about?
A mad scientist unleashes his master plan: to transform himself into a mutated walking catfish, and gain revenge on those who have spurned him. His plans go wrong, and he becomes tempted to kidnap a nubile young woman to similarly transform her so that he can breed.
Who directed Zaat?
Zaat was directed by Don Barton.
Who stars in Zaat?
The principal cast of Zaat includes Marshall Grauer, Wade Popwell, Paul Galloway, Gerald Cruse, Sanna Ringhaver.
When was Zaat released and how long is it?
Zaat was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Zaat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zaat was composed by Jamie DeFrates, Barry Hodgin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zaat?
Zaat holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).