Zodiac, directed by David Fincher and released on March 2, 2007, tells the true story of the search for the Zodiac Killer, who frightened San Francisco in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The film is inspired by Robert Graysmith’s book and follows three main characters: journalist Paul Avery (Robert Downey Jr.), cartoonist Robert Graysmith (Jake Gyllenhaal), and Inspector David Toschi (Mark Ruffalo) as they dive into the case.
Zodiac - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Zodiac |
Genre: | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
Language: | English |
Director: | David Fincher |
Main Cast: | Jake Gyllenhaal as Robert Graysmith - Robert Downey Jr. as Paul Avery - Mark Ruffalo as Dave Toschi - Anthony Edwards as Inspector William Armstrong |
Release Date: | March 2, 2007 |
Banner: | Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | $65 million |
Runtime: | 2h 37m |
As the Zodiac sends mysterious letters and codes to the police and the public, Graysmith becomes more obsessed with finding the killer, which leads him into a darker world. The movie carefully shows the mental strain that the investigation puts on everyone involved, along with the media chaos and the shortcomings of the police.
Fincher’s direction and David Shire’s haunting music create a tense environment that pulls viewers into the unsettling story of the Zodiac Killer. The film is praised for its attention to detail, strong acting, and its look into obsession and fear. Zodiac is more than just a thriller; it tells a complicated story about searching for truth amid an impossible mystery, making it a memorable film in its genre.