Z.P.G.
“Smog covers the earth. The oxygen is depleted. Love is encouraged. But the penalty for birth is death. The time Is tomorrow and there's no time left.”
Synopsis
In the not too distant future, an overpopulated Earth government makes it illegal to have children for a generation. One couple, unsatisfied with their substitute robot baby, breaks the rules.
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Z.P.G. Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-06-19
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Geraldine Chaplin
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Don Gordon
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Diane Cilento
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David Markham
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Birgitte Federspiel
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Lone Lindorff
Mother
Belinda Donkin
Daughter
Claus Nissen
Guard
Jeff Slocombe
Guard
Dale Robinson
First Guide
Victor Lipari
Headwaiter
Michel Hildesheim
Thief
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Campus
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Ehrlich, Frank De Felitta, Sandra Kolber
- Original Score
- Jonathan Hodge
- Original Title
- Z.P.G.
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Sagittarius Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Campus
Max Ehrlich, Frank De Felitta, Sandra Kolber
Jonathan Hodge
Mikael Salomon, Jan Weincke, Michael Reed
Dennis Lanning
Tom Madigan, Frank De Felitta
Department Leadership Roster
Max Ehrlich
Writer
Frank De Felitta
Writer
Michael Campus
Director
Tom Madigan
Producer
Margit Brandt
Costume Design
Michael Reed
Director of Photography
Jonathan Hodge
Original Music Composer
Dennis Lanning
Editor
Anthony Masters
Production Design
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Z.P.G.
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Z.P.G. about?
In the not too distant future, an overpopulated Earth government makes it illegal to have children for a generation. One couple, unsatisfied with their substitute robot baby, breaks the rules.
Who directed Z.P.G.?
Z.P.G. was directed by Michael Campus.
Who stars in Z.P.G.?
The principal cast of Z.P.G. includes Oliver Reed, Geraldine Chaplin, Don Gordon, Diane Cilento, David Markham.
When was Z.P.G. released and how long is it?
Z.P.G. was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Z.P.G.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Z.P.G. was composed by Jonathan Hodge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Z.P.G.?
Z.P.G. holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).