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With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story

The Incredible Story Behind the REAL Supehero
Jul 24, 2010 · 1h 20m
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At 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, Stan Lee has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and The Hulk. Stan continues to create new material and entertain fans of all ages with fantastic stories and characters in all areas of entertainment. With Great Power: the Stan Lee Story, explores the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee, from the early days of his Depression-era upbringing through the Marvel Age of Comics and beyond! The film uncovers original transcripts, illustrations, photographs and stories of Lee's fascinating journey from his early years at Timely Comics and World War Two, the comic book industry's censorship battle of the 1950's led by Dr. Fredric Wertham, the dawn of Marvel Comics and the legendary characters Stan co-created, to his current company POW! Entertainment.

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CAST

Stan Lee
Self
Joan Lee
Self
Sean Astin
Self
Kenneth Branagh
Self
Nicolas Cage
Self
Michael Chiklis
Self
Thomas Haden Church
Self
Kirsten Dunst
Self
Directed by Nikki Frakes

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
1821 Pictures, Emerging Entertainment, POW! Entertainment
Country
US

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