Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics

"Uncover the history of the world's greatest super-heroes."

2010 1h 30m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 51★7.7IMDB · 1,184

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Synopsis

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A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

“Uncover the history of the world's greatest super-heroes.”

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Cast

Ryan Reynolds
Narrator (voice)
Paul Levitz
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Gerard Jones
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Mark Waid
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Neal Adams
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Joe Kubert
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Louise Simonson
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Dwayne McDuffie
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mac Carter
Writers: Mac Carter
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Shaun Drew. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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ERA

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Ryan Reynolds and Paul Levitz and Gerard Jones carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Uncover the history of the world's greatest super-heroes.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1599373 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 51 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Mac Carter directs. Shaun Drew scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 16 years ago.
3Original score by Shaun Drew. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Ryan Reynolds and Paul Levitz and Gerard Jones carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "Uncover the history of the world's greatest super-heroes.".
6IMDB entry: tt1599373 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 51 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.