{"product_id":"costa-gavras-z-vhs","title":"Costa-Gavras Z - VHS","description":"Z (VHS, 1997) – Costa-Gavras – Yves Montand – Fox Lorber – Letterboxed French Political Thriller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gripping, award-winning political thriller, Z is the landmark 1969 film from director Costa-Gavras that exposes the corruption, violence, and conspiracies lurking behind a seemingly democratic government. Inspired by the assassination of Greek politician Grigoris Lambrakis, this internationally acclaimed film delivers a tense, investigative story that remains powerful and relevant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a prominent left-wing political activist known as the Deputy is killed in what authorities claim is a traffic accident, a determined magistrate begins investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. As witnesses come forward and evidence reveals a network of political interference and military complicity, the investigation threatens to expose a much larger conspiracy. Featuring Yves Montand, Jean-Louis Trintignant, and Irene Papas, Z blends suspenseful storytelling with sharp political commentary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner of the Academy Award for Best Film Editing and nominated for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Picture, Z is an essential title for fans of international cinema, classic political thrillers, and socially conscious filmmaking. This 1997 Fox Lorber Home Video VHS release features a letterboxed presentation and subtitles, making it a compelling addition to a collection of foreign-film classics and boutique-era home video. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Z\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1969\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVHS Release Year: 1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormat: VHS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Political Thriller, Drama, Crime\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirector: Costa-Gavras (Constantin Costa-Gavras)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten By: Costa-Gavras and Jorge Semprún\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased On: The novel by Vassilis Vassilikos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarring: Yves Montand, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Irene Papas, Jacques Perrin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: French\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubtitles: English subtitles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresentation: Letterboxed widescreen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSignal Standard: NTSC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRuntime: Approximately 127 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRating: Not Rated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistributor: Fox Lorber Home Video\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: New and sealed","brand":"Chicago Grindhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67823270592741,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3507\/9909\/files\/cd1994e6-ccd0-4eec-bebf-171c73c64c03.jpg?v=1792717371","url":"https:\/\/chicagogrindhouse.us\/products\/costa-gavras-z-vhs","provider":"Chicago Grindhouse ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}