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The Spirit

PG-1320081h 43mFrank Miller
IMDb 4.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 14% · Metacritic 30

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

Rookie cop Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces from the shadows of Central City. The Octopus, who kills anyone unfortunate enough to see his face, has other plans:g to wipe out the entire city.

ActionFantasyCrimeThriller
MaskSecret IdentityRobberSuperheroBased On ComicBack From The DeadNeo-noir

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What is The Spirit (2008) about?

Rookie cop Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces from the shadows of Central City. The Octopus, who kills anyone unfortunate enough to see his face, has other plans:g to wipe out the entire city.

Who stars in The Spirit?

The Spirit stars Gabriel Macht (The Spirit / Denny Colt), Eva Mendes (Sand Saref), Samuel L. Jackson (Octopus), Scarlett Johansson (Silken Floss), Sarah Paulson (Ellen Dolan). The film was directed by Frank Miller.

How long is The Spirit?

The Spirit has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Spirit worth watching?

The Spirit holds an IMDb rating of 4.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 14. Fans of Action, Fantasy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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