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Death of a Superhero
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Death of a Superhero

2011-05-04 · 97 min · ★ 6.9

Drama

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

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Directors
Ian Fitzgibbon
Production companies
Picture Circle, Bavaria Pictures, Grand Pictures
Countries
Germany, Ireland
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3

Top Cast

Andy SerkisAndy SerkisDr. Adrian King
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas Brodie-SangsterDonald Clarke
Michael McElhattonMichael McElhattonJames Clarke
Sharon HorganSharon HorganRenata Clarke
Aisling LoftusAisling LoftusShelly
Ronan RafteryRonan RafteryJeff
Sean DugganSean DugganTeacher
Enda OatesEnda OatesEnglish Teacher
Emma Eliza ReganMorna
Jessica SchwarzJessica SchwarzTanya
Lilly ForgáchLilly ForgáchShrink #1
Ian FitzgibbonIan FitzgibbonShrink #2
Ben HardingMichael
Killian CoyleKillian CoyleHugo
Andrea ThompsonAndrea ThompsonSharon
Peter SextonBilly
Jane BrennanJane BrennanDr. Johnson
Aisling BodkinJoanna
Ned DennehyNed DennehyThe Glove
Dónal HaugheyGuy at Laptop

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