A Zed & Two Noughts
Synopsis
Identical twin zoologists lose their wives in a car crash caused by a white swan. They become obsessed with the death and decay of animals, and develop a strange and unusual relationship with the driver of the car, a woman who is now an amputee.
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A Zed & Two Noughts (1985) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-03
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Frances Barber
Venus de Milo
Joss Ackland
Van Hoyten
Brian Deacon
Oswald Deuce
Geoffrey Palmer
Fallast
Eric Deacon
Oliver Deuce
Andréa Ferréol
Alba Bewick
Jim Davidson
Joshua Plate
Wolf Kahler
Felipe Arc-en-Ciel
Ken Campbell
Stephen Pipe
Guusje van Tilborgh
Caterina Bolnes
Agnès Brulet
Beta Bewick
David Attenborough
Himself - Documentary Narrator (voice)
Gerard Thoolen
Van Meegeren
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$650K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Greenaway, Walter Donohue
- Original Score
- Michael Nyman
- Original Title
- A Zed & Two Noughts
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $650K
- Production Studios
- Allarts Enterprises, VPRO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Greenaway
Peter Greenaway, Walter Donohue
Michael Nyman
Sacha Vierny
John Wilson
Peter Sainsbury, Kees Kasander
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Greenaway
Director
Peter Greenaway
Writer
Michael Nyman
Original Music Composer
Sacha Vierny
Director of Photography
John Wilson
Editor
Ben van Os
Production Design
Jan Roelfs
Production Design
Patricia Lim
Costume Design
Peter Sainsbury
Producer
Kees Kasander
Producer
Dien van Straalen
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Zed & Two Noughts
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What is A Zed & Two Noughts about?
Identical twin zoologists lose their wives in a car crash caused by a white swan. They become obsessed with the death and decay of animals, and develop a strange and unusual relationship with the driver of the car, a woman who is now an amputee.
Who directed A Zed & Two Noughts?
A Zed & Two Noughts was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in A Zed & Two Noughts?
The principal cast of A Zed & Two Noughts includes Frances Barber, Joss Ackland, Brian Deacon, Geoffrey Palmer, Eric Deacon.
When was A Zed & Two Noughts released and how long is it?
A Zed & Two Noughts was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for A Zed & Two Noughts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Zed & Two Noughts was composed by Michael Nyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Zed & Two Noughts?
A Zed & Two Noughts holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).