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Release Year2015
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDocumentary
Votes138
DirectorJon Schnepp
WritersJon Schnepp
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?
About The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?
The Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened? feature film documents the process of development of the ill fated "Superman Lives" movie, that was to be directed by Tim Burton and star Nicolas Cage as the man of steel himself, Superman. The project went through years of development before the plug was pulled, and this documentary interviews the major filmmakers: Kevin Smith, Tim Burton, Jon Peters, Dan Gilroy, Colleen Atwood, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and many many more.
Directed by Jon Schnepp, The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? leans on a strong ensemble — Jon Schnepp, Tim Burton, Kevin Smith — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2015.
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