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Comic Book: The Movie (Video 2004)

PG_13 106 min  -  Comedy  -   27 January 2004 (USA)
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The relationship between Hollywood and comic book culture is lambasted in this mockumentary as a beloved heroic character is rung through the studio system.

Director:

Mark Hamill
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mark Hamill ...
Donald Swan
Donna D'Errico ...
Liberty Lass / Papaya Smith
Billy West ...
Leo Matuzik
Joseph Burns Joseph Burns ...
Jack Whitney (as Joseph I. Burns)
Roger Rose Roger Rose ...
Taylor Donohue
Jess Harnell Jess Harnell ...
Ricky
Lori Alan ...
Anita Levine
Daran Norris ...
Commander Courage / Bruce Easly
Tom Kenny ...
Derek Sprang
Scott LaRose ...
Mac (Comic Store Pal #1)
Gary Anthony Williams ...
Kurt (Comic Store Pal #2)
Arleen Sorkin ...
Ms. Q (studio secretary)
Robert M. Lange Robert M. Lange ...
Himself
James Arnold Taylor ...
J.T.
Debi Derryberry ...
Debby Newman
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Storyline

A host of real-life celebrities - including Hugh Hefner, Stan Lee, and Kevin Smith - journey into the world of comic book fandom! Documentary filmmaker Donald Swan heads to the world's largest comic book convention where he encounters a culture of craziness that he's totally unprepared for! Written by Comic Book : The Movie  

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Plot Keywords:

Comic Book | Convention | Fandom | Hugh Hefner | Fake Documentary  | See more »

Taglines:

Hollywood invaded the Comic Book World... Now the real Comic Book Heros are striking back!

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language, sexual content and some drug references See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Trivia

The characters Donald Swan (played by Mark Hamill) and Derek Sprang (Tom Kenny) are named for two comic book artists, Curt Swan, who drew Superman in the 1960s, and Dick Sprang, who drew Batman in the 1950s. See more »

Quotes

Donald Swan: Do you ever have to sell someone on an idea and they go, "Gee, I don't know..."
Kevin Smith: Yes, there was this, um, this tranny hooker the other day. I was really trying to sell her on the idea of a three-way.
Donald Swan: Tranny... what's a tranny?
Kevin Smith: A tranny is... oh, Don.
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Crazy Credits

A special thanks to all the people attending the Con for playing along with
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Connections

References "Futurama" (1999) See more »

Soundtracks

"To Be Alone"
Written by Danny Blitz
Performed by Danny Blitz See more »