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ZigZag (2002) -- An autistic 15-year-old boy steals money from his boss to provide rent for his abusive father, who uses the money to repay a loan shark.

Overview

User Rating:
6.1/10   721 votes
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Director:
David S. Goyer
Writers (WGA):
Landon J. Napoleon (novel)
David S. Goyer (screenplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
9 July 2002 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
An autistic 15-year-old boy steals money from his boss to provide rent for his abusive father, who uses the money to repay a loan shark. | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
Review: The Unborn
 (From Cinematical. 9 January 2009, 9:02 AM, PST)

User Comments:
A very touching story more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

John Leguizamo ... Dean Singer

Wesley Snipes ... Dave Fletcher

Oliver Platt ... Mr. Walters / 'The Toad'

Natasha Lyonne ... Jenna the Working Girl

Luke Goss ... Cadillac Tom
Sam Jones III ... Louis 'ZigZag' Fletcher

Sherman Augustus ... Det. Jonathan Hawke

Michael Greyeyes ... Dale

Jullian Dulce Vida ... Ramon

Ivan Basso ... Javier

Abraham Benrubi ... Hector
Warren G. Hall ... Wayne

Daniel Louis Rivas ... Rico

Roberta Valderrama ... Tawny

Eddie Perez ... Eddie
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong language and sexual content, elements of drugs and violence.
Runtime:
101 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
USA:R | Germany:12
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Continuity: The length of Singer's cigarette when he is in the hospital with Jenna. more
Quotes:
Jenna: What's your name?
ZigZag: ZigZag. Two big Z's, two little G's.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter David Goyer (2006) (V) more

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7 out of 8 people found the following comment useful:-
A very touching story, 8 July 2002
Author: Club Kid from Kingston, ontario

"ZigZag" is a very touching, beautiful story that is covered with heartache, fear and abuse. ZigZag is the main character in this film, he is a young autistic boy with an abusive, junkie father. ZigZag finds peace and a father figure in John Liguzamo's character who is his big brother. The realtionship between the two is a match made in heaven. Singer's shows ZigZag that life isn't all made up of fear, disapointment and abuse. He show's him the bright side of life. The film is very well done with strong performances by everyone in the film. I was very happy with Natasha Lyonne's performance as a prostitute with a soft heart. All in all, a great touching movie! ****/out of 5

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