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Killing Zoe (1994)

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Average Rating: 5/10
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An American ex-con gets caught up in a Parisian bank heist that goes wrong in this ultra-violent thriller. Zed (Eric Stoltz), a safe-cracking expert fresh out of prison, travels to France to participate in a robbery planned by his friend Eric (Jean-Hughes Anglade). But first, Zed decides to indulge in some relaxation with a gorgeous, kind-hearted prostitute by the name of Zoe (Julie Delpy). This idyll, however, is interrupted by Eric, who leads Zed and the other criminals on a long night of

R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Roger Avary

Written By: Roger Avary

In Theaters: Aug 31, 1994 Wide

On DVD: Aug 15, 2000

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Cast

Eric Stoltz
Zed
Julie Delpy
Zoe
Jean-Hugues Anglade
Eric
Gary Kemp
Oliver
Bruce Ramsay
Ricardo
Kario Salem
Jean
Tai Thai
Francois
Salvator Xuereb
Claude
Gian-Carlo Scandiuzzi
Bank Manager
Cecilia Peck
Martina
Kimberly Beck
Customer
Gerard Bonn
Assistant Bank Manager
Gladys Holland
Sub Lobby Teller
Ron Hyatt
Concierge
Rich Turner
American Tourist
Raymond Martin
Cab Driver
David Thompson
Burnt Vault Gaurd
George Hernandez (I)
Stodgy Customer

Critic Reviews for Killing Zoe

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I am not slamming this Roger Avary film for not being a Quentin Tarantino film. I am slamming it for not being a good Roger Avary film.

August 4, 2007 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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Rob Gonsalves

eFilmCritic.com

An ultra-violent but vapid crime caper that owes as much to Tarantino as to film noir, both American and French.

December 19, 2006 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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A bummer.

January 10, 2004 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

An ugly, mean movie that represents the low point for Tarantino knockoffs -- and Tarantino actually produced it!

February 27, 2003 Comment (1)

Rob Thomas

Capital Times (Madison, WI)

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Roger Avery's completely subtle masterpiece of a bank heist epic. The story is incredibly well crafted and eccentric, without having any of Tarantino's stink all over it (which ruined Pulp Fiction for me). The filming style is quite original, but also homages classics like Dog Day Afternoon. The acting was extremely

December 5, 2009