Special

Nov 17, 2006

1h 21m

★ 6.3

He's not your ordinary superhero.

Overview

A lonely metermaid has a psychotic reaction to his medication and becomes convinced he's a superhero. A very select group of people in life are truly gifted. Special is a movie about everyone else.

Genres

Drama

Fantasy

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Rival Pictures

Special Trailers

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Cast

Les Franken

Michael Rapaport

Jonas Exiler

Paul Blackthorne

Joey

Josh Peck

Everett

Robert Baker

Dr. Dobson

Jack Kehler

Maggie

Alexandra Holden

Ted Exiler

Ian Bohen

Steve

Christopher Darga

Cop

Michael Shamus Wiles

Newscaster

Erich Anderson

Co-Host

Karyn Bryant

Pregnant Teen

Trish Nelson

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