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The Spirit 2008

“Down these mean streets a man must come. A hero born, murdered, and born again.”

Status
Released
Runtime
103 minutes
Director
Frank Miller
Networks
Lionsgate, Dark Lot Entertainment, Continental Entertainment Group (CEG)
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 4.8/10 from 1,114 votes PG-13 ActionFantasyCrimeThriller Released
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What is The Spirit?

Topic: Film "The Spirit" (2008). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2008
Status
Released
Runtime
103 minutes
Release date
Dec 25, 2008
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Lionsgate, Dark Lot Entertainment, Continental Entertainment Group (CEG)
Budget
$60,000,000
Revenue
$39,164,441
Genres
Action, Fantasy, Crime, Thriller
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.8/10 from 1,114 votes
Episode runtime
~103 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Lionsgate, Dark Lot Entertainment, Continental Entertainment Group (CEG)
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Topic: Film "The Spirit" (2008).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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No guessing/inventing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
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Title: The Spirit.
Year: 2008.
Genre: American neo-noir superhero film; Action, Fantasy, Crime, Thriller, Film noir.
Director/Writer: Frank Miller.
Based on: Comic series/newspaper comic strip/DC Comics character The Spirit by Will Eisner.
Cast: Gabriel Macht (title role), Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Dan Lauria, Paz Vega, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson.
Plot: Rookie cop Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit. His mission is to fight bad forces from the shadows of Central City. The antagonist is The Octopus, who kills anyone who sees his face and plans to wipe out the entire city.
Runtime: 1h 43m / 103 min.
Release Date (US): 12/25/2008.
Rating: PG-13.
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“A rookie cop returns from the beyond to fight evil forces in Central City.”

Reasons to watch
  • Based on the comic series by Will Eisner
  • Directed by Frank Miller
  • Features a supporting cast including Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson
Keep in mind
  • The film is rated PG-13

Watch it if you are interested in neo-noir superhero stories based on comic series.

The film is a PG-13 action, fantasy, crime, and thriller with a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes.

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The Spirit is a 2008 American film.

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