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Special

2006-11-17 · 81 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Fantasy · Science Fiction

A lonely metermaid has a psychotic reaction to his medication and becomes convinced he's a superhero. A very select group of people in life are truly gifted. Special is a movie about everyone else.

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Production details

Directors
Hal Haberman, Jeremy Passmore
Production companies
Rival Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,000,000
Revenue
USD 7,202

Top Cast

Michael RapaportMichael RapaportLes Franken
Paul BlackthornePaul BlackthorneJonas Exiler
Josh PeckJosh PeckJoey
Robert BakerRobert BakerEverett
Jack KehlerJack KehlerDr. Dobson
Alexandra HoldenAlexandra HoldenMaggie
Ian BohenIan BohenTed Exiler
Christopher DargaChristopher DargaSteve
Michael Shamus WilesMichael Shamus WilesCop
Erich AndersonErich AndersonNewscaster
Karyn BryantCo-Host
Trish NelsonPregnant Teen
Franc RossFranc RossCrackhead
Marc SchafferMarc SchafferGrocery Store Mugger
Amanda CarlinAmanda CarlinMugging Victim
Matthew RugettiMugger
Charlie BabcockComic Book Enthusiast
Richard Koyasu ParkJapanese Tourist Leader
Challen CatesChallen CatesBusiness Woman
Mike SaenzDepressed Guy

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