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Last modified: Jul. 15, 2012

Death of a Superhero

Release Date: Friday, May 4, 2012 NYC Only

Director: Ian Fitzgibbon

Starring: Andy Serkis Michael McElhatton Sharon Horgan Thomas Sangster

A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.

N/A Drama 1 hr, 37 m

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A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
A teenage comicbook artist suffering from leukemia finds escape from the harsh realities of life in his illustrated adventures, in which the indestructible Miracle Man fights a never-ending battle against his arch-nemesis, the mad scientist known as the Glove.
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Death of a Superhero.

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    ... Dr. Adrian King

    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

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    Michael McElhatton

    ... James Clarke

    Togo, The Last Duel

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    Sharon Horgan

    ... Renata Clarke

    Game Night, Dating Amber

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    Thomas Sangster

    ... Donald Clarke

    Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe

Crew Behind the Film

The Death of a Superhero behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Ian Fitzgibbon last directed Perrier's Bounty. The film's writer Anthony McCarten last wrote I Wanna Dance With Somebody and The Two Popes.

Screenwriter
Producers
Astrid Kahmke
Philipp Kreuzer
Anthony McCarten
Production Company
Bavaria Pictures

Production Details

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Key Facts

  • Based on the novel by internationally acclaimed author Anthony McCarten.

Production Updates for Death of a Superhero

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
N/A Not available
Runtime
1 hr, 37 m
Tagline
when time is precious living can't wait
Also known as
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Language
English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Death of a Superhero was released in New York on Friday, May 4, 2012. in around 1 theater There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including The Avengers, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Mother's Day.

Death of a Superhero was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, April 17 , 2012. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.

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Sun., Jul. 15, 2012

  • Added a running time of 97 minutes

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