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Elizabeth Taylor ignites this volatile London love triangle of jealousy, secrets, and emotional brinkmanship.

ZEE AND CO.

An Absolute Ball

1972 · 1h 50m · R · Drama · IMDB TMDB

The venomous and amoral wife of a wealthy architect tries, any way she can, to break up the blossoming romance between her husband and his new mistress; a good-natured young widow who holds a dark past.

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What is Zee and Co. about?

Zee and Co. is a 1972 United Kingdom drama film directed by Brian G. Hutton about a tempestuous socialite who battles to keep her crumbling marriage by any means, including emotional manipulation and exposing secrets.

Programmer's Pick

Elizabeth Taylor turns up the emotional volume as Zee, making marital warfare into an art form. With Michael Caine as the beleaguered husband and Susannah York as the enigmatic Stella, this is one British love triangle that’s anything but polite. The film doesn’t just air dirty laundry—it lights it on fire.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in London, 'Zee and Co.' centers on Zee Blakely, a brash socialite whose marriage to her architect husband Robert is unraveling before their friends’ eyes. Their relationship is marked by constant arguments and theatrical confrontations. Frustrated by Zee’s behavior, Robert's attention shifts to Stella, a reserved boutique owner and widow, offering a stark contrast to Zee’s volatile presence. As Zee senses her grip slipping, she resorts to increasingly desperate tactics to win back Robert’s affection, including dramatic gestures and weaponizing secrets about Stella’s past. The film explores the tangled dynamics of jealousy, desire, and emotional gamesmanship inside a dysfunctional marriage.

Details & Specs

Director
Brian G. Hutton
Writer
Edna O'Brien
Release
1972
Runtime
1h 50m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Drama
Also Known As
Zee and Company, X, Y and Zee, Zee and Co. (original title)

Why This Matters

This British drama brings together stars Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Caine, and Susannah York under the direction of Brian G. Hutton, adapting a novel by Edna O'Brien for Columbia Pictures.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Brian G. Hutton Writer: Edna O'Brien
Elizabeth Taylor Elizabeth Taylor Zee Blakeley Michael Caine Michael Caine Robert Blakeley Susannah York Susannah York Stella Margaret Leighton Margaret Leighton Gladys John Standing John Standing Gordon Mary Larkin Mary Larkin Rita Michael Cashman Michael Cashman Gavin GM Gino Melvazzi Head Waiter Richard O'Brien Richard O'Brien Party Guest JP James Payne Taxi Driver (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Elizabeth Taylor Unleashed

Taylor delivers a ferocious performance as Zee, balancing vulnerability and venom in every scene.

London High Society Mess

The film dives into the world of affluent Londoners, exposing the chaos beneath their glamorous surfaces.

Love Triangle Mind Games

Watch as jealousy, manipulation, and secrets drive a marital triangle to its breaking point.

Bisexual & Lesbian Undercurrents

The plot boldly touches on bisexuality and implied lesbian affairs, rare for dramas of its era.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed Zee and Co.? +

Zee and Co. was directed by Brian G. Hutton.

How long is Zee and Co.? +

Zee and Co. has a runtime of 110 minutes.

What genre is Zee and Co.? +

Zee and Co. is a drama.

Where can I watch Zee and Co.? +

You can watch Zee and Co. on SassyFlix.

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