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The Zodiac

The Zodiac

THE MOST INFAMOUS SERIAL KILLER OF OUR TIME ...IS STILL OUT THERE

20055.41h 32m

Overview

An elusive serial killer known as the Zodiac terrorizes the San Francisco Bay in the late 1960s, while detectives aim to stop him before he claims more victims. Based on a true story.

Directed by Alexander Bulkley
Written by Kelly Bulkley, Alexander Bulkley
Produced by Corey Campodonico
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0MRevenue: $87K

Top Cast

Justin Chambers

Justin Chambers

Inspector Matt Parish

Robin Tunney

Robin Tunney

Laura Parish

Rory Culkin

Rory Culkin

Johnny Parish

William Mapother

William Mapother

Dale Coverling

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Frank Perkins

Kathryn Howell

Kathryn Howell

Mrs. Boucher

Brad William Henke

Brad William Henke

Bill Gregory

Rex Linn

Rex Linn

Jim Martinez

Marty Lindsey

Marty Lindsey

Zodiac / Bartender

K

Kris Palm

Michael Newman

Themes & Keywords

californiasan francisco, californiabased on true storyserial killerreporterfamily conflict1960szodiac killer

About The Zodiac

The Zodiac is a crime, drama, thriller, horror film released in 2005 exploring themes of california, san francisco, california, based on true story, serial killer, reporter, family conflict. Directed by Alexander Bulkley, it stars Justin Chambers, Robin Tunney, Rory Culkin. An elusive serial killer known as the Zodiac terrorizes the San Francisco Bay in the late 1960s, while detectives aim to stop him before he claims more victims. Based on a true story.

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