The Spirit

  • Theatrical - Wide 2008-12-25
Box Office Gross: $39,164,441
Running Time: 103 minutes
Language: English
Production Company: Lionsgate, Dark Lot Entertainment, Continental Entertainment Group (CEG), OddLot Entertainment, Media Magik Entertainment, Batfilm Productions

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A Rookie cop named Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces from the shadows of Central City. The Octopus, who kills anyone unfortunate enough to see his... See more face, has other plans; he is going to wipe out the entire city.

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