Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001)

Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001) poster

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.

Director: Michel Viotte
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie, Animation
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marc Minelli
Editing: Stéphane Henry
Production: Kalamazoo, Idéacom International, ARTE, 13ème Rue, Chum Television, Artv
Country: France, Canada
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Superheroes and Power

Keywords

based on novel or book, superhero, interview, comic book, comic-strip artist, based on comic, comic-con, drawing, comic strip, comic book art, masked superhero, comic book artist, portrait drawing, comic book industry, celebrity interview

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes about?
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.
Who directed Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes?
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes was directed by Michel Viotte.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes?
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes stars Alex Ross, Bill Sienkiewicz, Carmine Infantino, Dave Gibbons, Harry Brod, Jim Lee.
How long is Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes?
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes?
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes is a Documentary, TV Movie, Animation film.
Where was Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes produced?
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes was produced in France, Canada.
What are the themes of Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes?
The themes of Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes include: Superheroes and Power.