Zotz!
"Zay It, Zee It and Zoon!"
Originally released in 1962. Zotz! is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by William Castle. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Poston, Julia Meade, and Fred Clark
Synopsis
Jonathan Jones, a professor of ancient languages, comes into possession of an ancient coin. He translates its inscription, which gives him three powers: to inflict pain, slow down time or kill. Soon, he's pursued by enemy spies who have learned about the magic coin.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Poston
as Prof. Jonathan Jones
Julia Meade
as Prof. Virginia Fenster
Fred Clark
as Gen. Bullivar
Jim Backus
as Prof. Horatio Kellgore
Cecil Kellaway
as Dean Joshua Updike
Zeme North
as Cynthia Jones
Margaret Dumont
as Persephone Updike
James Millhollin
as Dr. R.A. Kroner
Carl Don
as Josh Bates
Mike Mazurki
as Igor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zotz! about?
Jonathan Jones, a professor of ancient languages, comes into possession of an ancient coin. He translates its inscription, which gives him three powers: to inflict pain, slow down time or kill. Soo...
Who directed Zotz!?
Zotz! was directed by William Castle.
How long is Zotz!?
Zotz! has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Zotz! released?
Zotz! was released on October 3, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zotz!?
The main cast of Zotz! includes Tom Poston, Julia Meade, Fred Clark, Jim Backus, Cecil Kellaway.