A swinging British spy squares off against a seductive alien sisterhood with world-snatching ambitions.
ZETA ONE
Women around the globe begin disappearing when a renegade race of top-heavy aliens from the planet Angvia begin snatching them off the streets.
Quick Answer
Zeta One is a 1969 British comedy, fantasy, and science fiction film directed by Michael Cort about a spy who uncovers a plot by an all-female alien society abducting women from Earth.
Programmer's Pick
Space-age abductions, strip poker, and a secret society of alien bombshells—Zeta One is what happens when British spy spoof meets sci-fi cheesecake. If you like your espionage with a thick layer of camp and cosmic curves, this one's primed for your late-night cult cravings.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Michael Cort
- Writers
- Michael Cort, Alistair McKenzie
- Release
- 1969
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- The Love Factor, Zeta One
Why This Matters
Produced by Tigon Films and based on a comic strip short story from the magazine Zeta, this British comedy science fiction film reflects the era's blend of genre experimentation and adaptation of pop culture media.
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Why Cult
The Angvians are an all-female alien society intent on recruiting Earth women into their cosmic ranks.
A British agent faces off against a seductive extraterrestrial threat, blending espionage with space-age camp.
From strip poker to mod fashion, the film oozes late-1960s British cheek and psychedelic flair.
Captured women are brainwashed into becoming Angvian operatives, adding a playful twist to the sci-fi premise.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Angvians begin abducting Earth women
All-female alien society from Angvia
Women are brainwashed and recruited as operatives
Swinging London and the British countryside
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Zeta One? +
Zeta One was directed by Michael Cort.
How long is Zeta One? +
Zeta One has a runtime of 86 minutes.
What genre is Zeta One? +
Zeta One is a comedy, fantasy, and science fiction film.
When was Zeta One released? +
Zeta One was released in 1969.
How are Angvian operatives created? +
The Angvians abduct women from Earth and brainwash them to become operatives for their secret society.
What role does Edwina "Ted" Strain play in the plot? +
Edwina is targeted for abduction by the Angvians, and Section 5 uses her as bait to set a trap for the alien society.
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