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Defendor (2009)

R 101 min  -  Comedy | Crime | Drama  -   13 May 2010 (Brazil)
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A comedy centered around three characters: an everyday guy who comes to believe he's a superhero, his psychiatrist, and the teenager he befriends.

Director:

Peter Stebbings
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Defendor -- Arthur Poppington (2009 Golden Globe® Nominee Woody Harrelson- Best Supporting Actor, The Messenger) doesn't need superpowers or fancy toys to fight crime. Armed only with a childlike sense of wonder and his quirky arsenal of cheap, homemade gadgets, he becomes DEFENDOR! Defendor -- A comedy centered around three characters: an everyday guy who comes to believe he's a superhero, his psychiatrist, and the teenager he befriends. Defendor -- A comedy centered around three characters: an everyday guy who comes to believe he's a superhero, his psychiatrist, and the teenager he befriends.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Woody Harrelson ...
Elias Koteas ...
Sgt. Chuck Dooney
Michael Kelly ...
Paul Carter
Sandra Oh ...
Dr. Ellen Park
Kat Dennings ...
Clark Johnson ...
Capt. Roger Fairbanks
Lisa Ray ...
Dominique Ball
Alan C. Peterson ...
Radovan Kristic (as A.C. Peterson)
Kristin Booth ...
Wendy Carter (as Kristen Booth)
Charlotte Sullivan ...
Fay
Tony Nappo ...
Biker Cliff
Ron White Ron White ...
Judge Wilson
David Gardner David Gardner ...
Grandpa Henry
Bryan Renfro ...
Mr. Debrofkowitz
Max Dreesen Max Dreesen ...
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Storyline

A crooked cop, a mob boss and the young girl they abuse are the denizens of a city's criminal underworld. It's a world that ordinary Arthur Poppington doesn't understand and doesn't belong in, but is committed to fighting when he changes into a vigilante super-hero of his own making, Defendor. With no power other than courage Defendor takes to the streets to protect the city's innocents. Written by Anonymous  

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Taglines:

An unexpected hero will rise. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for drug use and language throughout, violence and sexual content See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Country:

Canada | USA | UK

Language:

English | Russian

Release Date:

(Brazil) See more »

Also Known As:

Defendor - A véderő See more »

Filming Locations:

Dundas, Ontario, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$13,265 (USA) (21 February 2010) (3 Screens)

Gross:

$44,462 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Ellen Page was rumored to star at one point. She later starred in the similar themed Super. See more »

Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Arthur makes a big deal about being called "DefenDOR", yet when he's talking with Kat, he calls himself "Defender". See more »

Quotes

Arthur Poppington: There'll be time for questions later. Right now, I need your help.
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Connections

References "Columbo" (1971) See more »

Soundtracks

"Amazing Grace"
Traditional
Arranged by John Rowley
Published by John Rowley (as John William Wildman Rowley) (SOCAN) See more »