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Zero Effect

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Zero Effect

The world's most private detective.

6.2

1h 56m

1998

“The world's most private detective.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Jake Kasdan

Trailer

ComedyCrimeMystery

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Cast & Crew

Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman

as Daryl Zero

Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller

as Steve Arlo

Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O'Neal

as Gregory Stark

Kim Dickens

Kim Dickens

as Gloria Sullivan

Angela Featherstone

Angela Featherstone

as Jess

Hugh Ross

as Bill

Sarah DeVincentis

as Daisy

Matt O'Toole

Matt O'Toole

as Kragan Vincent

Michele Mariana

Michele Mariana

as Maid

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