Apartment Zero
Synopsis
In a rundown area of Buenos Aires, at the dawn of the 1980s, Adrian LeDuc owns both a struggling movie theater and a shabby apartment building filled with eccentric, squabbling tenants. To make ends meet, Adrian takes in a roommate, Jack Carney, but soon begins to suspect that the quiet American is responsible for a series of political assassinations that are rocking the city.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Apartment Zero Movie Trailer (VHS Promo)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-14
Top Cast
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Colin Firth
Adrian LeDuc
Hart Bochner
Jack Carney
Dora Bryan
Margaret McKinney
Liz Smith
Mary Louise McKinney
Mirella D'Angelo
Laura Werpachowsky
James Telfer
Vanessa
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
Carlos Sanchez-Verne
Juan Vitali
Alberto Werpachowsky
Cipe Lincovsky
Mrs. Treniev
Francesca D'Aloja
Claudia
Elvia Andreoli
Adrian's Mother
Marikena Monti
Tango Singer
Luis Romero
Projectionist
Federico D'Elía
Boy in Cafe
Miguel Ligero
Mr. Palmer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
September 15, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$671K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.17x
-$3.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Donovan
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Donovan, David Koepp
- Original Score
- Elia Cmiral
- Original Title
- Apartment Zero
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $671K
- Production Studios
- Producers Representative Organization, The Summit Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Donovan
Martin Donovan, David Koepp
Elia Cmiral
Miguel Rodriguez
Conrad M. Gonzalez
David Koepp, Martin Donovan, Stephen J. Cole
Department Leadership Roster
David Koepp
Producer
Martin Donovan
Director
Martin Donovan
Producer
Martin Donovan
Screenplay
David Koepp
Screenplay
Elia Cmiral
Original Music Composer
Miguel Rodriguez
Director of Photography
Conrad M. Gonzalez
Editor
Miguel Ángel Lumaldo
Production Design
Angélica Fuentes
Costume Design
Marisa Urruti
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apartment Zero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Apartment Zero about?
In a rundown area of Buenos Aires, at the dawn of the 1980s, Adrian LeDuc owns both a struggling movie theater and a shabby apartment building filled with eccentric, squabbling tenants. To make ends meet, Adrian takes in a roommate, Jack Carney, but soon begins to suspect that the quiet American is responsible for a series of political assassinations that are rocking the city.
Who directed Apartment Zero?
Apartment Zero was directed by Martin Donovan.
Who stars in Apartment Zero?
The principal cast of Apartment Zero includes Colin Firth, Hart Bochner, Dora Bryan, Liz Smith, Mirella D'Angelo.
When was Apartment Zero released and how long is it?
Apartment Zero was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of Apartment Zero?
Apartment Zero had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $671K at the worldwide box office (0.17 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Apartment Zero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Apartment Zero was composed by Elia Cmiral.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Apartment Zero?
Apartment Zero holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).