With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
“The Incredible Story Behind the REAL Supehero”
Synopsis
At 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, Stan Lee has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and The Hulk. Stan continues to create new material and entertain fans of all ages with fantastic stories and characters in all areas of entertainment. With Great Power: the Stan Lee Story, explores the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee, from the early days of his Depression-era upbringing through the Marvel Age of Comics and beyond! The film uncovers original transcripts, illustrations, photographs and stories of Lee's fascinating journey from his early years at Timely Comics and World War Two, the comic book industry's censorship battle of the 1950's led by Dr. Fredric Wertham, the dawn of Marvel Comics and the legendary characters Stan co-created, to his current company POW! Entertainment.
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With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (Official Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Hess, Nikki Frakes, Terry Dougas
- Original Title
- With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- 1821 Pictures, Emerging Entertainment, POW! Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Hess, Nikki Frakes, Terry Dougas
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Will Hess
Director
Nikki Frakes
Director
Terry Dougas
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story about?
At 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, Stan Lee has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and The Hulk. Stan continues to create new material and entertain fans of all ages with fantastic stories and characters in all areas of entertainment. With Great Power: the Stan Lee Story, explores the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee, from the early days of his Depression-era upbringing through the Marvel Age of Comics and beyond! The film uncovers original transcripts, illustrations, photographs and stories of Lee's fascinating journey from his early years at Timely Comics and World War Two, the comic book industry's censorship battle of the 1950's led by Dr. Fredric Wertham, the dawn of Marvel Comics and the legendary characters Stan co-created, to his current company POW! Entertainment.
Who directed With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story?
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story was directed by Will Hess, Nikki Frakes, Terry Dougas.
Who stars in With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story?
The principal cast of With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story includes Stan Lee, Joan Lee, Sean Astin, Kenneth Branagh, Nicolas Cage.
When was With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story released and how long is it?
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story?
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).