Zero Effect
“The world's most private detective.”
1998•R•1h 56m•6.3•Released
ComedyCrimeMystery
Daryl Zero is a private investigator and—along with his assistant, Steve Arlo—he solves impossible crimes and puzzles. Although Daryl's a master investigator, he doesn't know what to do with himself when he's not working; he has no social skills, writes bad music and drives Steve crazy.
Director
Jake Kasdan
Writer
Jake Kasdan
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$2M
Languages
English
Studio
Castle Rock Entertainment
Cast
Bill Pullman
Daryl Zero
Ben Stiller
Steve Arlo
Ryan O'Neal
Gregory Stark
Kim Dickens
Gloria Sullivan
Angela Featherstone
Jess
Hugh Ross
Bill
Sarah DeVincentis
Daisy
Matt O'Toole
Kragan Vincent
Michele Mariana
Maid
Robert Katims
Gerald Auerbach
Tyrone Henry
Staffer #1
Aleta Barthell
Staffer #2
Tapp Watkins
Firefighter
Wendy Westerwelle
Motel Clerk
Lauren Hasson
Little Kid
Production
Company
Castle Rock Entertainment
Company
Manifest Film Company
Producer
Naomi Despres
Producer
Lisa Henson
Producer
Janet Yang
Producer
Jake Kasdan
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