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2007 · 157 min · R

Zodiac

Directed by David Fincher · Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Zodiac (2007) is a Crime film, directed by David Fincher set in San Francisco and California during the 1960s–1980s. It runs 157 minutes and is rated R.

A serial killer and neo noir, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of obsession, identity, and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
David Shire
Cinematography
Harris Savides
Cast
Jake GyllenhaalMark RuffaloAnthony EdwardsRobert Downey Jr.Chloë SevignyElias KoteasJohn Carroll LynchBrian Cox

The world of this film

Premise & themes

Themes
ObsessionIdentityPower & Corruption
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleSolo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
True Story
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