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Chris Claremont's X-Men(2018)
Status: Released
Date: 2018-10-26
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11 Votes
Time: 1h 10m
A documentary film on the man who defined the X-Men and changed comics forever
Overview:
Chris Claremont’s X-Men takes an in-depth look at Claremont’s monumental run. Using high-profile interviews, the film explores the behind-the-scenes development of notable characters like Wolverine, Storm, and Phoenix, as well as the challenges of creating art within a corporate system.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Respect Films
Sequart
Movie: Chris Claremont's X-Men
Top 10 Billed Cast
Hallie Cooper-Novack
Narrator
Chris Claremont
Self
Jason Aaron
Self
Jim Shooter
Self
Louise Simonson
Self
Len Wein
Self
Video Trailer Chris Claremont's X-Men
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