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Movie poster: Zotz! (1962)
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1962 · 87 min Comedy Fantasy
5.4 / 10 · TMDB

Jonathan Jones, a professor of ancient languages, comes into possession of an ancient coin. He translates its inscription, which gives him three powers: to inflict pain, slow down time or kill. Soon, he's pursued by enemy spies who have learned about the magic coin.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1962
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Fantasy
Director William Castle
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.4/10 (17 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its comedy on the clash between dusty academia and the supernatural chaos that disrupts it. Director William Castle relies on gentle satire, exploring what happens when ultimate power lands in the hands of a bewildered professor rather than a conventional hero.

Those who tire of cynical humor will find charm in its innocent whimsy and Poston's deft performance. What lingers after the credits is the pleasant aftertaste of a farcical daydream where magic is both a curse and a cosmic joke. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: William Castle

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