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Zardoz (1974)
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Zardoz (1974)

Fantasy, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction • 1h 46m

Overview

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.

Director: John Boorman

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Format

1080p Blu-ray

Length

106 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

12 hours ago

Contributors

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Format
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Length
106 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
12 hours ago
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