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Sunshine Superman

  • 20142014
  • PGPG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.4K
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Sunshine Superman (2014)
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  • Documentary
  • Biography
  • Sport

A heart-racing documentary portrait of Carl Boenish, the father of the BASE jumping movement, whose early passion for skydiving led him to ever more spectacular -and dangerous- feats of foot... Read allA heart-racing documentary portrait of Carl Boenish, the father of the BASE jumping movement, whose early passion for skydiving led him to ever more spectacular -and dangerous- feats of foot-launched human flight.A heart-racing documentary portrait of Carl Boenish, the father of the BASE jumping movement, whose early passion for skydiving led him to ever more spectacular -and dangerous- feats of foot-launched human flight.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.4K
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  • Director
    • Marah Strauch
  • Writer
    • Marah Strauch
  • Stars
    • Carl Boenish
    • Pat Sajak(archive footage)
    • Phil Donahue(archive footage)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Marah Strauch
  • Writer
    • Marah Strauch
  • Stars
    • Carl Boenish
    • Pat Sajak(archive footage)
    • Phil Donahue(archive footage)
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    • 8User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations

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    Trailer 2:09
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    Photos9

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    Top cast

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    Carl Boenish
    • Selfas Self
    Pat Sajak
    Pat Sajak
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Marah Strauch
    Marah Strauch
    • Jean Boenishas Jean Boenish
    Cecilie Bull
    Cecilie Bull
    • Screening Party Attendeeas Screening Party Attendee
    John Long
    John Long
    • Selfas Self
    Lars Løge
    • Police Officer Norwayas Police Officer Norway
    Eric Mofford
    • Screening Party Extraas Screening Party Extra
    Eric Bruggemann
    • Screening Party Extraas Screening Party Extra
    Selia Hansen
    Selia Hansen
    • Pretty Girlas Pretty Girl
    Jared Simmons
    • Carl Boenishas Carl Boenish
    Christian Bruno
    • Phil Smithas Phil Smith
    Jean Boenish
    • Selfas Self
    John B. Macaulay
    • Screening Party Attendeeas Screening Party Attendee
    Rodolphe Cassan
    Rodolphe Cassan
    • Carl Boenishas Carl Boenish
    Yngve Nordskag
    • John Longas John Long
    Paul Duchesne
    • Screening Party Extraas Screening Party Extra
    Eiliv Ruud
    • Arnsteinas Arnstein
    • Director
      • Marah Strauch
    • Writer
      • Marah Strauch
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    A heart-racing documentary portrait of Carl Boenish, the father of the BASE jumping movement, whose early passion for skydiving led him to ever more spectacular -and dangerous- feats of foot-launched human flight.
    • outdoor sport
    • human flight
    • base jumping
    • male female relationship
    • f rated
    • 10 more
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    • Taglines
      • a film about falling
    • Genres
      • Documentary
      • Biography
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for thematic elements, some language, smoking, and a brief nude image
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Crazy credits
      "Johnny Utah" is listed with others in the "Thanks" section of the credits; a possible nod to the main character from the movie Point Break
    • Soundtracks
      Wasn't Born To Follow
      Written by Gerry Goffin (as Goffin) and Carole King (as King)

      Performed by The Byrds

      Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc.

      By Arrangement with Sony ATV Music Publishing

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews8

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A beautiful film
    It is rare to see a documentary that feels like a full film Sunshine Superman feels like you have been to movies. It has drama, a love story and gorgeous aerial photography. I highly recommend seeing on the big screen. I saw the film in Atlanta with a crowd that gave it a standing ovation. It is a crowd pleaser yet also something deeper. The film explores themes of mortality , faith, inspiration, and what it means to be fully awake in the mad world. The soundtrack is fantastic the film is worth seeing for the soundtrack alone. Some will compare the film with Man on Wire. I think that is a bit too easy and not really true the film is deeper and and the characters richer. The poetic sensibilities are different and a bit more soft (in a good way) in Sunshine Superman.
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    • maxlaststop
    • Apr 8, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Norway
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gerçek Bir Superman
    • Filming locations
      • Norway
    • Production companies
      • Scissor Kick Films
      • Flimmer Film
      • Head Gear Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $88,097
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,991
      • May 24, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $96,715
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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