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Death of a Superhero

Death of a Superhero

When time is precious living can't wait

20116.91h 37m

Overview

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

Directed by Ian Fitzgibbon
Written by Anthony McCarten
Produced by Michael Garland, Astrid Kahmke, Philipp Kreuzer
Box OfficeBudget: $30

Top Cast

Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis

Dr. Adrian King

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Donald Clarke

Michael McElhatton

Michael McElhatton

James Clarke

Sharon Horgan

Sharon Horgan

Renata Clarke

Aisling Loftus

Aisling Loftus

Shelly

Ronan Raftery

Ronan Raftery

Jeff

Sean Duggan

Sean Duggan

Teacher

Enda Oates

Enda Oates

English Teacher

Emma Eliza Regan

Emma Eliza Regan

Morna

Jessica Schwarz

Jessica Schwarz

Tanya

Themes & Keywords

superheromelancholydramaticadmiringcomplicatedtragic

About Death of a Superhero

Death of a Superhero is a drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of superhero, melancholy, dramatic, admiring, complicated, tragic. Directed by Ian Fitzgibbon, it stars Andy Serkis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Michael McElhatton. A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.

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