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Spawn

Spawn

Born in darkness. Sworn to justice.

19975.41h 36m

Overview

After being murdered by corrupt colleagues in a covert government agency, Al Simmons makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife Wanda. In exchange for his return to Earth, Simmons agrees to lead Hell's Army in the destruction of mankind.

Directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé
Written by Todd McFarlane, Alan B. McElroy
Produced by Clint Goldman
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0MRevenue: $87.8M

Top Cast

Michael Jai White

Michael Jai White

Al Simmons / Spawn

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Jason Wynn

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Clown / Violator

Theresa Randle

Theresa Randle

Wanda Blake

Nicol Williamson

Nicol Williamson

Cogliostro

D. B. Sweeney

D. B. Sweeney

Terry Fitzgerald

Melinda Clarke

Melinda Clarke

Jessica Priest

Miko Hughes

Miko Hughes

Zack

Sydni Beaudoin

Sydni Beaudoin

Cyan

Michael Papajohn

Michael Papajohn

Glen, Zack's Dad

Themes & Keywords

anti herosecret agentfistfightbased on comicburn victim

About Spawn

Spawn is a action, adventure, fantasy, horror, science fiction, thriller film released in 1997 exploring themes of anti hero, secret agent, fistfight, based on comic, burn victim. Directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé, it stars Michael Jai White, Martin Sheen, John Leguizamo. After being murdered by corrupt colleagues in a covert government agency, Al Simmons makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife Wanda. In exchange for his return to Earth, Simmons agrees to lead Hell's Army in the destruction of mankind.

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