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Super

Super

Shut up, crime!

20106.51h 36m

Overview

After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.

Directed by James Gunn
Written by James Gunn
Produced by Ted Hope, Miranda Bailey, Iris Ichishita
Box OfficeBudget: $2.5MRevenue: $1.2M

Top Cast

Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson

Frank Darbo

Elliot Page

Elliot Page

Libby

Liv Tyler

Liv Tyler

Sarah

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Jacques

Gregg Henry

Gregg Henry

Detective John Felkner

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker

Abe

Andre Royo

Andre Royo

Hamilton

Sean Gunn

Sean Gunn

Toby

Stephen Blackehart

Stephen Blackehart

Quill

Linda Cardellini

Linda Cardellini

Pet Store Employee

Themes & Keywords

drug dealerbombgunsuperherodark comedygorecomic bookvigilantecomic book shopcomic book collectordinnerpolice officercosplayduringcreditsstinger

About Super

Super is a comedy, action, drama film released in 2010 exploring themes of drug dealer, bomb, gun, superhero, dark comedy, gore. Directed by James Gunn, it stars Rainn Wilson, Elliot Page, Liv Tyler. After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.

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