Zero Effect
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Daryl Zero is a private investigator and—along with his assistant, Steve Arlo—he solves impossible crimes and puzzles. Although Daryl's a master investigator, he doesn't know what to do with himself when he's not working; he has no social skills, writes bad music and drives Steve crazy.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1998-01-30
Runtime: 116 mins
Director: Jake Kasdan
Writer: Jake Kasdan
Spoken language: English
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original title: Zero Effect
Production Companies: Castle Rock Entertainment, Manifest Film Company
Production Countries: United States of America
Cast
Bill Pullman
Ben Stiller
Ryan O'Neal
Kim Dickens
Angela Featherstone
Hugh Ross
Sarah DeVincentis
Matt O'Toole
Michele Mariana
Robert Katims
Tyrone Henry
Aleta Barthell
Tapp Watkins
Wendy Westerwelle
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