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Release Date:
1 August 1997 (USA) moreTagline:
Born in darkness. Sworn to justice. morePlot:
A mercenary is killed, but comes back from Hell as a reluctant soldier of the Devil. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(9 articles)
Todd McFarlane Wants to Direct 'Spawn' Sequel (From Comicmix. 15 December 2008, 1:29 PM, PST)
Spawn 2 Still Possible
(From Cinema Blend. 15 December 2008, 10:51 AM, PST)
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A non-stop action thrill ride!!! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Michael Jai White | ... | Al Simmons / Spawn |
 | John Leguizamo | ... | Clown / Violator |
 | Martin Sheen | ... | Jason Wynn |
 | Theresa Randle | ... | Wanda Blake |
 | Nicol Williamson | ... | Cogliostro |
 | D.B. Sweeney | ... | Terry Fitzgerald |
 | Melinda Clarke | ... | Jessica Priest |
| Miko Hughes | ... | Zack |
| Sydni Beaudoin | ... | Cyan |
 | Michael Papajohn | ... | Glen, Zack's Dad |
 | Frank Welker | ... | The Devil Malebolgia (voice) |
 | Robia LaMorte | ... | XNN Reporter (as Robia La Morte) |
 | John Cothran Jr. | ... | African Liaison |
| Caroline Gibson | ... | News Anchor |
| Tony Haney | ... | African Liaison |
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Rated PG-13 for thematic elements involving the demonic underworld, violence, intense fantasy action and crude humor.Parents Guide:
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96 min | USA:98 min (director's cut)Country:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Germany:18 (director's cut) | Iceland:14 | Iceland:16 (video rating) | South Korea:12 | Ireland:12 | Ireland:18 (director's cut) | Australia:M | Brazil:12 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) (director's cut) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | Finland:K-16 (video premiere) (director's cut) | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Netherlands:16 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | UK:12 | UK:15 (director's cut) | USA:PG-13 | USA:R (director's cut) | Mexico:BFilming Locations:
Hollywood Center Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA moreMOVIEmeter: 
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The clown's line, "I love the smell of burning asphalt in the morning!" is a reference to Apocalypse Now (1979) ("I love the smell of burning napalm in the morning...") moreGoofs:
Errors in geography: At the North Korean biological weapons plant all of the warning signs on the tanks are written in English. moreSoundtrack:
(Can't You) Trip Like I Do moreFAQ
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Yes, I know, that line has been used over and over for action movies, but this one delivers. Honestly!!! Todd McFarlen's comic book super hero come to life, and in this book-to-movie transition, most if it is accurate, and won't leave fans disappointed. This movie is great for the non-Spawn fans as well. Everyone delivers a great performance, including Martin Sheen, who portrayed the antagonist very nicely as well as John Leguizamo. A must see for all. If you do, please view the rated R version. It has 2 more minutes of uncut animation and footage that bring more reality into the Spawn story!