The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics

Nan
0h 29m
2009
7.5 /10 (2)

Overview

The history and impact of the graphic novel Watchmen.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2009-07-21
Director : Eric Matthies

Top Billed Cast

Malin Åkerman

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Jackie Earle Haley

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Carla Gugino

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Gerard Way

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Billy Crudup

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Jenette Kahn

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Zack Snyder

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Dave Gibbons

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Len Wein

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Paul Levitz

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Jeffrey Dean Morgan

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