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Zero Effect is a 1998 American mystery comedy film written and directed by Jake Kasdan in his feature directional debut. Starring Bill Pullman as "the world's most private detective", Daryl Zero, and Ben Stiller as his assistant Steve Arlo, the film's plot is loosely based on the Arthur Conan Doyle short story "A Scandal in Bohemia".
- $5 million
- The Greyboy Allstars
- January 30, 1998
Jan 30, 1998 · Bill Pullman stars as Daryl Zero, the world's greatest detective, who hires Ben Stiller as his assistant to solve a case of blackmail and missing keys. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this film.
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- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Jake Kasdan
- 1998-01-30
A private investigator (Bill Pullman) with a genius but eccentric mind hires his assistant (Ben Stiller) to help him solve a blackmail case. See the cast, crew, reviews, ratings, photos, and where to watch this film on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Jake Kasdan
- R
- Bill Pullman
Jan 30, 1998 · A private detective with a mysterious past and a reclusive lifestyle teams up with a young woman to solve a murder mystery in this devious and charming film. Ebert praises the plot, the characters and the performances of Zero Effect, a mystery thriller with a twist of romance and humor.
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A paranoid private investigator Daryl Zero investigates a blackmail case involving a rich client and a mysterious blackmailer in this comedy-drama film. He falls in love with the blackmailer's girlfriend and faces a moral dilemma when he discovers she is a genius.
Jan 30, 1998 · Watch Now. Zero Effect (1998) R 01/30/1998 (US) Comedy , Crime , Drama 1h 56m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? Play Trailer. The world's most private detective. Overview. Daryl Zero is a private investigator and—along with his assistant, Steve Arlo—he solves impossible crimes and puzzles.