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Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

7.1(43)20042h 1mReleasedMovie

History Documentary

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.

Top Billed Cast

Quentin Tarantino

Self

Robert Altman

Self

Jim Jarmusch

Self

Paul Verhoeven

Self

Alexander Payne

Self

James Woods

Self

Henry Jaglom

Self

Jacqueline Bisset

Self

Kris Kristofferson

Self

Theresa Russell

Self

Vilmos Zsigmond

Self

Penelope Spheeris

Self

James B. Harris

Self

Vera Carlisle Anderson

Self

Doreen Ringer Ross

Self

Douglas Venturelli

Self

Kevin Thomas

Self

Jerry Harvey

Self (archive footage)

Production Details

Release Date

2004-05-16

Runtime

121 min

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

—

Revenue

—

Director

Xan Cassavetes

Production Companies

Maja FilmsFresh Produce Films Independent Film Channel

Independent Film Channel

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