Death of a Superhero is a 2011 Irish drama film based on the New Zealand novel of the same name by Anthony McCarten. Originally planned to be directed by McCarten in New Zealand, the film was shot on location in Ireland throughout 2010 and was directed by Ian FitzGibbon. The film stars Thomas Sangster alongside Andy Serkis. It tells the story of a dying 15-year-old boy who draws comic book stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.
Death of a Superhero (2011)
Directed by Ian Fitzgibbon
Genres - Drama |
Release Date - May 4, 2011 |
Run Time - 97 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - NR
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Box Office
$41,575
Themes
Tags
Coming Of Age/Teen, Ireland, Mccarten, New Zealand, Superhero, Thomas Sangster
Attributes
Based On: based on novels
Narrative Location: England, set in England
Subject: about cancer, about comics
Narrative Location: England, set in England
Subject: about cancer, about comics
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Alternate Titles
Am Ende eines viel zu kurzen Tages
DE
Death of a Superhero
EC, GB, US
Egy szuperhős halála
HU
Muerte de un superhéroe
ES
Смерть супергероя
RU, UA
Смъртта на супергероя
BG