Special English Movie

Feature Film

Special is a English movie directed by Hal Haberman starring Michael Rapaport, Paul Blackthorne, Josh Peck and Robert Baker. The feature film is produced by Edward Parks and the music composed by Tom Wolfe.



Release Info:
2008 (India)   
Language: English
Director: Hal Haberman
Cast: Michael Rapaport, Paul Blackthorne, Josh Peck, Robert Baker, Jack Kehler, Alexandra Holden
SYNOPSIS:
Les Franken (MICHAEL RAPAPORT) is a kind-hearted and soft-spoken man who loves reading comic books. He's the type of guy... Show more

Les Franken (MICHAEL RAPAPORT) is a kind-hearted and soft-spoken man who loves reading comic books. He's the type of guy who most people walk by on the street without even noticing; in essence, he's completely average and virtually invisible. However, everything changes for Les the day he is accepted into an experimental drug study for a new and exciting anti-depressant, Specioprin Hydrochloride. As Les begins to take the drugs an unexpected side effect occurs - he begins to develop special powers: the ability to levitate, to read peoples' minds, and even walk through walls. Faced with the dilemma of how best to utilize his new "powers," the answer seems obvious to Les. He puts together a homemade superhero suit and hits the streets to fight crime and protect the world from the forces of evil. Surveillance video soon exposes Les and his actions to the public via television news and therefore brings him to the attention of the businessmen developing the drug. Worried about the bad publicity Les is bringing to their new anti-depressant, they attempt to put an end to his superhero antics before too much damage is done. However, in typical comic book fashion, Les sees the men from the drug company as his evil arch nemeses - "The Suits"- men who want him to join them in their evil plan to use 'Special' to create an army of unstoppable assassins. Les refuses to play ball.




Cast & Crew Details:
Michael Rapaport
Paul Blackthorne
Josh Peck
Robert Baker
Jack Kehler
Alexandra Holden

Director: Hal Haberman
Producer: Edward Parks
Music Director: Tom Wolfe
Cinematographer: Nelson Cragg
Editor: Mike Saenz
Original Story Writer: Hal Haberman



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