The Spirit
Synopsis
A legally dead police detective decides to battle crime as a masked superhero.
Top Cast
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Sam J. Jones
Spirit / Denny Colt
Nana Visitor
Ellen Dolan
Philip Baker Hall
Sevrin
Bumper Robinson
Eubie
Garry Walberg
Commissioner Dolan
Daniel Davis
Teasdale
Laura Robinson
P'Gell
Robert Jayne
Stevie
Les Lannom
Officer King
Janet Rotblatt
Victim
Ernestine Mercer
Martha
John Allen
Bruno
Sarah Dammann
Hilde
Annibal Llende
Ricardo
Nick Dimitri
Thug (uncredited)
Ed Cambridge
Robert Pastorelli
Paul Rhys
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Schultz
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven E. de Souza, Will Eisner
- Original Score
- Barry Goldberg
- Original Title
- The Spirit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Television, De Souza Productions, Von Zerneck-Samuels Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Schultz
Steven E. de Souza, Will Eisner
Barry Goldberg
Frank Thackery
Gregory Prange
Paul Aratow, Stu Samuels, Robert M. Sertner, Frank von Zerneck
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Schultz
Director
Steven E. de Souza
Writer
Paul Aratow
Producer
Robert M. Sertner
Producer
Frank Thackery
Director of Photography
Gregory Prange
Editor
Fred Harpman
Production Design
Brienne Glyttov
Costume Design
Bob Bralver
Stunt Coordinator
Hubie Kerns
Stunt Coordinator
Barry Goldberg
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spirit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spirit about?
A legally dead police detective decides to battle crime as a masked superhero.
Who directed The Spirit?
The Spirit was directed by Michael Schultz.
Who stars in The Spirit?
The principal cast of The Spirit includes Sam J. Jones, Nana Visitor, Philip Baker Hall, Bumper Robinson, Garry Walberg.
When was The Spirit released and how long is it?
The Spirit was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spirit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spirit was composed by Barry Goldberg.
Is The Spirit based on a book or true story?
The Spirit is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Will Eisner".