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Feature film — 2001

Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001)

6.91h 40mDocumentary — TV Movie — Animation

The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.

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A high-signal pick with 52 votes.

Kalamazoo / Idéacom International / ARTE / 13ème Rue / Chum Television / Artv

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Director: Michel Viotte

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Cast & crew

Alex Ross as Self

Alex Ross

Self

Bill Sienkiewicz as Self

Bill Sienkiewicz

Self

Carmine Infantino as Self

Carmine Infantino

Self

Dave Gibbons as Self

Dave Gibbons

Self

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Harry Brod

Self

Jim Lee as Self

Jim Lee

Self

Joe Kubert as Self

Joe Kubert

Self

Joe Quesada as Self

Joe Quesada

Self

John Buscema as Self

John Buscema

Self

John Romita Sr. as Self

John Romita Sr.

Self

Lauren Shuler Donner as Self

Lauren Shuler Donner

Self

Mark Evanier as Self

Mark Evanier

Self

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