Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
Brief Synopsis
A look at Jerry Harvey and his creation, the Z Channel, the first pay cable network. The Z Channel launched in 1974 as California's first pay-TV service, showing two movies a week, and quickly became required viewing for Hollywood's elite and cinephiles alike.
Cast & Crew
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Xan Cassavetes
Director
Jacqueline Bisset
Jim Jarmusch
Quentin Tarantino
Ned Nalle
Himself
Robert Altman
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Interview
Release Date
2004
Technical Specs
Duration
2h 2m
Synopsis
A look at Jerry Harvey and his creation, the Z Channel, the first pay cable network. The Z Channel launched in 1974 as California's first pay-TV service, showing two movies a week, and quickly became required viewing for Hollywood's elite and cinephiles alike.
Director
Xan Cassavetes
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Interview
Release Date
2004
Technical Specs
Duration
2h 2m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 2004
Released in United States Fall October 13, 2004
Released in United States on Video October 11, 2005
Released in United States 2004
Released in United States on Video October 11, 2005
Released in United States Fall October 13, 2004
