Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession(2004)
Overview
A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
Director
Xan Cassavetes
Studio
Maja Films
Cast
Quentin Tarantino
as Self
Robert Altman
as Self
Jim Jarmusch
as Self
Paul Verhoeven
as Self
Alexander Payne
as Self
James Woods
as Self
Henry Jaglom
as Self
Jacqueline Bisset
as Self
Kris Kristofferson
as Self
Theresa Russell
as Self
Vilmos Zsigmond
as Self
Penelope Spheeris
as Self
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Maja Films • Fresh Produce Films • Independent Film Channel
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Where can I watch Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?▼
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What is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession about?▼
A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
Who directed Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?▼
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession was directed by Xan Cassavetes and released in 2004. It is a history, documentary film.
How long is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?▼
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?▼
The cast of Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession includes Quentin Tarantino as Self, Robert Altman as Self, Jim Jarmusch as Self, Paul Verhoeven as Self, Alexander Payne as Self and more.
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