Zeta One
| Zeta One | |
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 Italian poster | |
| Directed by | Michael Cort |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | George Maynard |
| Cinematography | Jack Atchelor |
| Edited by |
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| Music by | Johnny Hawksworth |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Tigon Film Distributors |
Release date | 1970 |
Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Budget | £60,000 |
Zeta One is a 1970 British comedy science fiction film directed by Michael Cort and starring James Robertson Justice, Charles Hawtrey and Robin Hawdon.[1]
It was made for a budget of £60,000.[2] The movie has developed a cult following for its absurd and slow-moving plot line, and partial nudity.
Cast
- James Robertson Justice - Major Bourdon
- Charles Hawtrey - Swyne
- Robin Hawdon - James Word
- Anna Gaël - Clotho
- Dawn Addams - Zeta
- Brigitte Skay - Lachesis
- Valerie Leon - Atropos
- Lionel Murton - W
- Yutte Stensgaard - Ann Olsen
- Wendy Lingham - Edwina 'Ted' Strain
- Carol Hawkins - Zara
- Rita Webb - Clippie
- Steve Kirby - Sleth
- Paul Baker - Bourdon's Assistant
- Angela Grant - Angvisa Girl
- Kirsten Betts - Angvisa Girl
Production
Zeta One was the first film shot at Camden Studios, which was formerly a wallpaper factory in North London.[3] The plot of the film was based off a short story in the magazine Zeta.[3]
Release
Zeta One was released in the United Kingdom in 1970.[4] The film was not a commercial success on its release.[3] It was released in America by Film Ventures International, briefly in 1973 as The Love Slaves and then wider in 1974 under the title The Love Factor.
Reception
The film received negative reviews on its initial release.[3] In the Monthly Film Bulletin, David McGillivray described the film's themes as "quite preposterous in illogicality and silliness".[3]
References
- ^ Zeta One (1969) at British Film Institute Film & TV Database.
- ^ John Hamilton, Beasts in the Cellar: The Exploitation Film Career of Tony Tenser, Fab Press, 2005 p 145
- ^ a b c d e I.Q. Hunter, British Science Fiction Cinema, Routledge, 2001 p 69
- ^ "Release". BFI Film & Television Database. London: British Film Institute. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
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