Superman: Red Son
“What if Superman had been raised in the Soviet Union?”
Synopsis
In Red Son, Superman's rocket ship lands on a Ukrainian collective farm rather than in Kansas, an implied reason being a small time difference (a handful of hours) from the original timeline, meaning Earth's rotation placed the Ukraine in the ship's path instead of Kansas. Instead of fighting for "...truth, justice, and the American Way", Superman is described in Soviet radio broadcasts "...as the Champion of the common worker who fights a never-ending battle for Stalin, socialism, and the international expansion of the Warsaw Pact." His "secret identity" (i.e. the name his adoptive parents gave him) is a state secret.
Top Cast
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David Lodge
Superman (Kal-L) / Bizarro
Jim Meskimen
Lex Luthor / Jor-L / Green Lantern (Guy Gardner) / Joseph Stalin / Perry White
Kirk Thornton
Jimmy Olsen / Batman / Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) / Pyotr Roslov
Wendee Lee
Wonder Woman (Diana) / Hippolyta / Lara-L / Lana Lazarenko
Cindy Robinson
Lois Lane / Brainiac (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dylan Coburn
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Millar
- Original Title
- Superman: Red Son
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dylan Coburn
Mark Millar
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Millar
Writer
Dylan Coburn
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Superman: Red Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Superman: Red Son about?
In Red Son, Superman's rocket ship lands on a Ukrainian collective farm rather than in Kansas, an implied reason being a small time difference (a handful of hours) from the original timeline, meaning Earth's rotation placed the Ukraine in the ship's path instead of Kansas. Instead of fighting for "...truth, justice, and the American Way", Superman is described in Soviet radio broadcasts "...as the Champion of the common worker who fights a never-ending battle for Stalin, socialism, and the international expansion of the Warsaw Pact." His "secret identity" (i.e. the name his adoptive parents gave him) is a state secret.
Who directed Superman: Red Son?
Superman: Red Son was directed by Dylan Coburn.
Who stars in Superman: Red Son?
The principal cast of Superman: Red Son includes David Lodge, Jim Meskimen, Kirk Thornton, Wendee Lee, Cindy Robinson.
When was Superman: Red Son released and how long is it?
Superman: Red Son was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.