Review of Z (1969) by Michael B — 14 Feb 2008

Costa-Gavras o muerte, Ken Loach o barbarie!!!

This review of Z (1969) was written by Michael B on 14 Feb 2008.

Z has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Bob W (910) on 04 Aug 2012

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By Mike A (627) on 01 Feb 2012

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By Irvin C (321) on 22 Oct 2011

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By Pascal V (158) on 19 Jun 2011

This Greek or maybe French thriller I think, surprisingly does not have a page on flixster, but oh well…

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By Alailson B (274) on 27 Sep 2013

Fácil um dos grandes filmes já feitos…

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