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The Spirit (2008)

โ€œDown these mean streets a man must come. A hero born, murdered, and born again.โ€

4.8/10 ยท 1,098 votes 1h 43m pg-13 ActionComedyFantasyThrillerDramaCrime

#214 of 219 films from 2008 #2133 of 2168 in action

Directed by Frank Miller ยท Written by Frank Miller

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Overview

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.

Cast

Gabriel Machtas The Spirit / Denny Colt
Scarlett Johanssonas Silken Floss
Samuel L. Jacksonas Octopus
Eva Mendesas Sand Saref
Paz Vegaas Plaster of Paris
Jaime Kingas Lorelei Rox
Dan Lauriaas Dolan
Sarah Paulsonas Ellen Dolan
Stana Katicas Morgenstern
Frank Milleras Liebowitz
Eric Balfouras Mahmoud
Johnny Simmonsas Young Spirit
Seychelle Gabrielas Young Sand
Dan Gerrityas Detective Sussman

Facts

Release dateDecember 25, 2008
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) โ€” about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Fantasy, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$39,164,441 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0831887

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Questions

How long is The Spirit?
The Spirit runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is The Spirit worth watching?
TMDB users give it 4.8/10 across 1,098 votes, which places it #214 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 3%) and #2133 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Spirit?
The Spirit was directed by Frank Miller. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sin City (2005), Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014).
Who stars in The Spirit?
Gabriel Macht as The Spirit / Denny Colt; Scarlett Johansson as Silken Floss; Samuel L. Jackson as Octopus; Eva Mendes as Sand Saref; Paz Vega as Plaster of Paris; Jaime King as Lorelei Rox.
What is The Spirit rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Spirit?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11715.

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