Frank Miller

Frank Miller

Born: January 27, 1957
in Olney, Maryland, USA
Frank Miller (born January 27, 1957) is an American comic book artist, writer and film director best known for his dark, film noir-style comic book stories and graphic novels Ronin, Daredevil: Born Again, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City and 300. He also directed the film version of The Spirit, shared directing duties with Robert Rodriguez on Sin City and produced the film 300.

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Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America
Title: Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America
Character: Self
Released: October 20, 2022
Type: Movie
To mark the recent thirtieth anniversary of Sergio Leone’s death, this documentary sets out to pay tribute to one of the great legends of world cinema. The singular artistic vision of Sergio Leone has transcended national borders, creating the Spaghetti Western genre and transforming the international cinematic panorama forever with his innovative stylistic and narrative solutions, which have now become part of the language of the movies. The film, which is enriched with precious archive footage from the Cineteca di Bologna, including rare audio recordings and film clips shot behind the scenes, sees for the first time the direct participation of the Leone family and has interviews both with Leone’s longtime collaborators and with icons of Hollywood who have been profoundly influenced by his work.
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Frank Miller: American Genius
Title: Frank Miller: American Genius
Character: Self
Released: October 22, 2021
Type: Movie
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Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale
Title: Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale
Character: Self
Released: May 5, 2021
Type: Movie
A documentary about the history of Catwoman from DC.
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Joker: Put on a Happy Face
Title: Joker: Put on a Happy Face
Character: Self
Released: August 18, 2020
Type: Movie
Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all time.
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Knight Immortal
Title: Knight Immortal
Character: Self
Released: September 3, 2019
Type: Movie
A visual and visceral celebration of the Dark Knight’s 80 years of crime fighting, narrated by storytellers of the past, present, and future.
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COMIX: Beyond the Comic Book Pages
Title: COMIX: Beyond the Comic Book Pages
Character: Himself
Released: December 31, 2015
Type: Movie
COMIX is a feature documentary on comic books, the comic book world, and the phenomenon surrounding them. It is told through the thoughts and images of some of the greatest talent in the comic book industry like Stan Lee, Frank Miller, Neal Adams, Mark Waid, Marc Silvestri, and John Romita Jr., among many others. COMIX also has tons of interviews with the fans, many in full costumes, as they share their love for the art form, and who have made comics the phenomenon that it is today.
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Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
Title: Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
Character: Self
Released: September 10, 2011
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.
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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Title: Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 9, 2010
Type: Movie
A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
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With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
Title: With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
Character: Self
Released: July 24, 2010
Type: Movie
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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The Spirit
Title: The Spirit
Character: Liebowitz
Released: December 25, 2008
Type: Movie
A Rookie cop named Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces from the shadows of Central City. The Octopus, who kills anyone unfortunate enough to see his face, has other plans; he is going to wipe out the entire city.
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Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound
Title: Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound
Character: Self - Writer & Director, The Spirit
Released: June 10, 2008
Type: Movie
From superheroes to superstars, Hollywood has always turned to comic books for imagination and inspiration. In this Starz Inside documentary, discover the history of comics from page to screen through the evolution and revolutions that have changed entertainment forever. It's a hero's journey of hits, misses and unstoppable powers, featuring the Spider-Man, X-Men, and Batman films (including The Dark Knight), Iron Man, Superman Returns, Hellboy II, Sin City, Incredible Hulk, American Splendor, Wanted, and beyond, plus revealing interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Stan Lee, Zak Penn, Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Neal Adams, Roger Corman, Avi Arad, Mike Mignola, Paul Pope, Richard Donner, Jim Steranko, and many more.
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Will Eisner: Portrait of a Sequential Artist
Title: Will Eisner: Portrait of a Sequential Artist
Released: April 25, 2007
Type: Movie
Arguably the most influential person in American comics, Will Eisner, as artist, entrepreneur, innovator, and visual storyteller, enjoyed a career that encompassed comic books from their early beginnings in the 1930s to their development as graphic novels in the 1990s. During his sixty-year-plus career, Eisner introduced the now-traditional mode of comic book production; championed mature, sophisticated storytelling; was an early advocate for using the medium as a tool for education; pioneered the now-popular graphic novel, and served as inspiration for generations of artists. Without a doubt, Will Eisner was the godfather of the American comic book.
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The Maltese Falcon: One Magnificent Bird
Title: The Maltese Falcon: One Magnificent Bird
Character: Self
Released: October 3, 2006
Type: Movie
An appreciation and the story of the making of the 1941 film "The Maltese Falcon."
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Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
Title: Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
Character: Self
Released: July 18, 2006
Type: Movie
A documentary on the roles of women in gangster movies.
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Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Title: Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Character: Self
Released: July 18, 2006
Type: Movie
Film Noir burrows into the mind; it's disorienting, intriguing and enthralling. Noir brings us into a gritty underworld of lush morbidity, providing intimate peeks at its tough, scheming dames, mischievous misfits and flawed men - all caught in the wicked web of a twisted fate.
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Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
Title: Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
Character: Self
Released: July 18, 2006
Type: Movie
A look at the motion picture production code and its effects on Hollywood.
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Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman
Title: Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman
Character: Himself
Released: November 15, 2005
Type: Movie
A brief history of the DC Comics character Batman, created by Bob Kane in 1939.
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Elektra: Incarnations
Title: Elektra: Incarnations
Character: Himself
Released: October 18, 2005
Type: Movie
A documentary which looks at the evolution of the comic book Elektra. It includes remarks from artist/writer/Elektra creator Frank Miller, inker Klaus Janson, artist Bill Sienkiewicz, and writers Brian Michael Bendis and Greg Rucka. We learn about Miller's start with Daredevil and his creation/development of Elektra, what others brought to the character and her further explorations, facets of the artwork, and various takes on her.
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Sin City
Title: Sin City
Character: Priest
Released: April 1, 2005
Type: Movie
Welcome to Sin City. This town beckons to the tough, the corrupt, the brokenhearted. Some call it dark… Hard-boiled. Then there are those who call it home — Crooked cops, sexy dames, desperate vigilantes. Some are seeking revenge, others lust after redemption, and then there are those hoping for a little of both. A universe of unlikely and reluctant heroes still trying to do the right thing in a city that refuses to care.
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Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
Title: Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
Released: July 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Industry insiders like Stan Lee and Neil Gaiman (The Sandman) reflect on the way their colorful creations reflect society at large. They have spread from the pulpy pages of nickel comics to Saturday morning cartoons, the big screen and beyond. They have evolved from simple, All-American heroes to tortured, complicated characters reflecting the dreams, desires and fears of modern society. From Superman to The Sandman, Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked is a fascinating, feature-length look at the evolution of an art form that has proved remarkably adaptable and enduring. Filled with classic images from DC and Marvel Comics as well as extensive interviews with modern masters of the graphic novel like Neil Gaiman and Frank Miller (The Dark Knight Returns), this documentary, originally aired on the History Channel, goes far beyond the superficial escapist fantasies to probe the forces that shaped the characters who have become legend...
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The Planman
Title: The Planman
Character: James 'Jam Jar' McCauslan
Released: March 31, 2003
Type: Movie
A lawyer finds himself increasingly frustrated by the professional criminals he is called upon to defend, and hooks upon the idea of devising perfect crimes.
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Daredevil
Title: Daredevil
Character: Man with Pen in Head
Released: February 14, 2003
Type: Movie
A man blinded in a childhood accident fights crime using his superhumanly-elevated remaining senses.
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Sex, Lies & Superheroes
Title: Sex, Lies & Superheroes
Character: Himself
Released: February 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Sex, Lies & Superheroes features the writers and artists who have helped make comic books a medium for sophisticated stories and artwork...
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Title: HypaSpace
Character: Self
Released: May 13, 2002
Type: TV
HypaSpace was a weekly entertainment news program about the world of science fiction and fantasy, created by and shown on Space, a Canadian cable television station. It had daily and weekly segments. The television show covers movies, television, books, comics and community events. The show has HypaSpace daily shows and HypaSpace weekly shows which sums up the week of news. The series was casual and irreverent. HypaSpace was produced by Simon Evans and Michelle Dudas. There were 260 episodes per year, excluding the first year, which started in May, and the sixth year, as the daily shows were pulled around mid-December with only the weekend edition airing. The daily segments stopped being produced in mid-December 2007, which meant that in its last year, the show had only 26 episodes. There were approximately 1480 episodes of the show. In May 2005, Kim Poirier took over hosting the show, joining original host Jonathan Llyr, now a reporter for the program. Poirier left the show in July 2007. Segments of HypaSpace aired interstitially between Space programs. Llyr hosted the show whenever Poirier was on a break or was ill. He also hosted the HypaSpace podcast, which started on October 7, 2006. Mark Askwith then took over as the host of the podcast.
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Title: Icons
Released: May 1, 2002
Type: TV
Icons was a documentary TV show on G4 that originally focused on significant people, companies, products, history, and milestones in world of video games. It was relaunched in 2006 and focused entirely on pop culture. It was cancelled soon afterwards. On May 10, 2006, it was announced that Icons was relaunching on June 3 with an episode focusing on J.J. Abrams. The show will feature a broader scope on things and people "men 18–34 care about, admire and emulate." Future episodes would focus on Marc Ecko, The Onion, and Family Guy. This change in format had been suspected, due to the recent episodes about George A. Romero, Frank Miller and the history of the King Kong franchise. The classic video game themed episodes continued to air on the network sporadically until 2008, under the new name of Game Makers.
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Top 10 Comic Book Heroes
Title: Top 10 Comic Book Heroes
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: Movie
Documentary about the comic book hero, and its role in our society, featuring interviews with some of the creators of the genre.
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Comic Books & Superheroes
Title: Comic Books & Superheroes
Character: Self
Released: June 26, 2001
Type: Movie
Comic book writers and artists discuss the depiction of superheroes in the medium.
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Jugular Wine: A Vampire Odyssey
Title: Jugular Wine: A Vampire Odyssey
Character: Frank
Released: January 1, 1994
Type: Movie
An anthropologist on a sea voyage to Alaska is bitten by a beautiful vampire while aboard the ship. As he slowly begins to transform into one of the undead, he embarks on a journey across the country, searching for answers.
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RoboCop 2
Title: RoboCop 2
Character: Frank the Chemist (uncredited)
Released: June 22, 1990
Type: Movie
After a successful deployment of the RoboCop Law Enforcement unit, OCP sees its goal of urban pacification come closer and closer, but as this develops, a new narcotic known as "Nuke" invades the streets led by God-delirious leader Cane. As this menace grows, it may prove to be too much for Murphy to handle. OCP tries to replicate the success of the first unit, but ends up with failed prototypes with suicidal issues... until Dr. Faxx, a scientist straying away from OCP's path, uses Cane as the new subject for the RoboCop 2 project, a living God.
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Title: Prisoners of Gravity
Character: Self
Released: August 21, 1989
Type: TV
Prisoners of Gravity was a Canadian public broadcasting television news magazine program that explored speculative fiction — science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic books — and its relation to various thematic and social issues. Produced by TVOntario, the show was the brainchild of former comic retail manager Mark Askwith and writer Daniel Richler, and was hosted by Rick Green. The series aired 139 episodes over 5 seasons from 1989 to 1994.
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Comic Book Confidential
Title: Comic Book Confidential
Character: Self
Released: June 14, 1989
Type: Movie
A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the major talents associated with it.
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The Masters of Comic Book Art
Title: The Masters of Comic Book Art
Released: January 1, 1987
Type: Movie
Interviews with icons in the comic book world.