Zero Effect

Jan 30, 1998

1h 56m

★ 6.2

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. 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.

Genres

Comedy

Crime

Drama

Mystery

Production Companies

Castle Rock Entertainment

Manifest Film Company

Zero Effect Trailers

Cast

Daryl Zero

Bill Pullman

Steve Arlo

Ben Stiller

Gregory Stark

Ryan O'Neal

Gloria Sullivan

Kim Dickens

Jess

Angela Featherstone

Bill

Hugh Ross

Daisy

Sarah DeVincentis

Kragan Vincent

Matt O'Toole

Maid

Michele Mariana

Gerald Auerbach

Robert Katims

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Staffer #2

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