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Zardoz (1974)
Director: John Boorman
Cast: Sean Connery, Charlotte Rampling, Sara Kestelman, John Alderton
5.8
49%Runtime105 min
Rating15
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In the far future, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity's achievements.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Zardoz (1974), directed by John Boorman, has received a mixed critical reception, with the film being considered divisive by many critics. While the film has a relatively low IMDb rating of 5.8/10, its Rotten Tomatoes score of 49% indicates a more mixed audience response, with the film's unique and ambitious sci-fi elements dividing viewers.
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Directed by John Boorman in 1974, Zardoz is a visually striking and conceptually ambitious science fiction film that blends fantasy, action, and thriller elements. Starring Sean Connery in a unique performance, the film offers a thought-provoking exploration of themes like immortality, oppression, and the nature of humanity that will particularly appeal to fans of cerebral and unconventional sci-fi.
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Zardoz is a 1974 science fantasy film written, produced, and directed by John Boorman and starring Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling. It depicts a post-apocalyptic world where barbarians worship the stone idol Zardoz while growing food for a hidden elite, the Eternals. The Brutal Zed, driven by curiosity about Zardoz, instigates a confrontation between the two peoples.
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