Death of a Superhero

“When time is precious living can't wait”

6.9

2011

1h 37m

Drama

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

Key Crew

Director

Ian Fitzgibbon

Producers

Michael Garland

Astrid Kahmke

Philipp Kreuzer

Writers

Anthony McCarten

Cinematography

Tom Fährmann

Music

Marius Ruhland

Cast (41)

Andy Serkis

Dr. Adrian King

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Donald Clarke

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