---
title: "Zardoz"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/zardoz-1974"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 4923
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Zardoz (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/zardoz-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Zardoz is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Fantasy, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by John Boorman Productions, 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lone killer infiltrates a society of immortal elites in a bleak future."

### Why Watch
- Striking 1970s visual design
- Thought‑provoking premise about immortality
- Sean Connery’s unconventional role

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel deliberate for some viewers
- Stylistic choices can be polarizing
- Tone & Suitability: The film includes violence and mature themes, making it appropriate for adult viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dystopian, psychedelic, philosophical, action‑driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Boorman
- **Networks / Studios**: John Boorman Productions, 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sean Connery** as *Zed*
- **Charlotte Rampling** as *Consuella*
- **Sara Kestelman** as *May*
- **John Alderton** as *Friend*
- **Sally Anne Newton** as *Avalow*
- **Niall Buggy** as *Arthur Frayn / Zardoz*
- **Bosco Hogan** as *George Saden*
- **Jessica Swift** as *Apathetic*
- **Bairbre Dowling** as *Star*
- **Christopher Casson** as *Old Scientist*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Zardoz released?
Zardoz was released in the United States on February 6, 1974.

### Q: Who directed and wrote Zardoz?
John Boorman wrote, produced, and directed Zardoz.

### Q: Which actors star in the film?
The film stars Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling.

### Q: What genres describe Zardoz?
It is classified as a science fantasy film with elements of fantasy, action, thriller, and science fiction.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty‑six minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Zardoz — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/4923)
- [Zardoz - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zardoz)
- [Zardoz – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zardoz)
- [Zardoz (1974) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070948/)
- [Zardoz (1974) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/872-zardoz/prehled/)
- [Zardoz 56% (1974) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/23616-zardoz)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*