Carbolic Soap
“He's come to save us... Who's going to save us from him?”
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Bored teen, Robert Glen has nothing to do in life. However a chance encounter with a bar of radioactive soap bestows him with sensational soapy powers. Under his new identity Robert aims to be famous and fight crime (in that order), but circumstance and childhood trauma plagues his plan.
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Carbolic Soap (1992)
Type: Clip • Published 2026-01-21
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- Director
- Edgar Wright
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Wright
- Original Title
- Carbolic Soap
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Wrightstuff Productions
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What is Carbolic Soap about?
Bored teen, Robert Glen has nothing to do in life. However a chance encounter with a bar of radioactive soap bestows him with sensational soapy powers. Under his new identity Robert aims to be famous and fight crime (in that order), but circumstance and childhood trauma plagues his plan.
Who directed Carbolic Soap?
Carbolic Soap was directed by Edgar Wright.
Who stars in Carbolic Soap?
The principal cast of Carbolic Soap includes Graham Low, Martin Curtis, Lucy Tilbury, Melissa Burden, John Knowles.
When was Carbolic Soap released and how long is it?
Carbolic Soap was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.