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4.9 / 10(12 votes)IMDbNR19791h 35mUnited States of America

Legends of the Super Heroes

Synopsis

The adventures of many of DC Comics greatest superheroes and villains. In the first episode, "The Challenge," the superheroes must race against time to stop the diabolical super-villains' plot to destroy the world. In the second episode, "The Roast," the superheroes pay tribute to Batman and Robin in the form of a roast which even the villains attend.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 17, 2010

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bill Carruthers, Chris Darley
Screenplay & Story
Ken Harris, Mort Green, Sheldon Moldoff, C. C. Beck, Peter Gallay, Bob Kane, Mike Marmer
Original Score
Fred Werner, John Beal
Original Title
Legends of the Super Heroes
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Studios
DC, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, NBC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bill Carruthers, Chris Darley

Screenplay & Story

Ken Harris, Mort Green, Sheldon Moldoff, C. C. Beck, Peter Gallay, Bob Kane, Mike Marmer

Original Score & Music

Fred Werner, John Beal

Director of Photography

Greg Brunton

Film Editing

Harvey Berger, Andy Shubert

Producers

Bill Carruthers, Joseph Barbera

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:C. C. BeckCharacters:Bob Kane

Department Leadership Roster

Ken Harris

Writer

Mort Green

Writer

Peter Gallay

Writer

Bill Carruthers

Director

Bill Carruthers

Producer

Chris Darley

Director

Mike Marmer

Writer

Warden Neil

Costume Design

Buddy Joe Hooker

Buddy Joe Hooker

Stunt Coordinator

Harvey Berger

Editor

Andy Shubert

Editor

Greg Brunton

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Legends of the Super Heroes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Legends of the Super Heroes

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Legends of the Super Heroes about?

The adventures of many of DC Comics greatest superheroes and villains. In the first episode, "The Challenge," the superheroes must race against time to stop the diabolical super-villains' plot to destroy the world. In the second episode, "The Roast," the superheroes pay tribute to Batman and Robin in the form of a roast which even the villains attend.

Who directed Legends of the Super Heroes?

Legends of the Super Heroes was directed by Bill Carruthers, Chris Darley.

Who stars in Legends of the Super Heroes?

The principal cast of Legends of the Super Heroes includes Adam West, Burt Ward, Jeff Altman, Charlie Callas, Gabriel Dell.

When was Legends of the Super Heroes released and how long is it?

Legends of the Super Heroes was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for Legends of the Super Heroes?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Legends of the Super Heroes was composed by Fred Werner, John Beal.

Is Legends of the Super Heroes based on a book or true story?

Legends of the Super Heroes is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "C. C. Beck", Characters: "Bob Kane".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Legends of the Super Heroes?

Legends of the Super Heroes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).