Born in darkness. Sworn to justice.
After being murdered by corrupt colleagues in a covert government agency, Al Simmons makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife Wanda. In exchange for his return to Earth, Simmons agrees to lead Hell's Army in the destruction of mankind.
Cast
Michael Jai White
Al Simmons / Spawn
Martin Sheen
Jason Wynn
John Leguizamo
Clown / Violator
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)
Tony Haney
African Liaison
Todd McFarlane
Bum
Simon Rhee
Hong Kong Military Air Base Person (uncredited)
Robia LaMorte
XNN Reporter
John Cothran
African Liaison
Caroline Gibson
News Anchor
Marc Robinson
Punk #1
Chris Coppola
Punk #2
Jay Caputo
Punk #3
Darryl Warren
Security Guard
Mike Akrawi
Foreign Dignitary #1
Romeo Akrawi
Foreign Dignitary #2
Jack Coleman
Doctor
Laura Interval
Angela (as Laura Stepp)
Garrison M. Singer
Anesthesiologist
John Koyama
Hong Kong Military Air Base Security (uncredited)
Al Goto
Hong Kong Military Air Base Person (uncredited)
Roger Yuan
Korean Soldier (uncredited)
Angelie Almendare
Diplomat's Wife (uncredited)
Videos
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- Release Date 07/31/1997
- Language English
- Director Mark A.Z. Dippé
- Editors Michael N. Knue, Todd Busch
- Cinematographer Guillermo Navarro
- Producer Clint Goldman
- Companies New Line Cinema, Pull Down Your Pants Pictures, Todd McFarlane Entertainment, Juno Pix
- Budget $40,000,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Jul 31, 1997 | Theatrical | 14 |
| Canada | Jul 31, 1997 | Theatrical | 14A |
| United States | Jul 31, 1997 | Theatrical | PG-13 |
| Australia | Aug 20, 1997 | Theatrical | M |
| IE | Sep 19, 1997 | Theatrical | 12 |
| United Kingdom | Sep 19, 1997 | Theatrical | 12 |
| Germany | Oct 30, 1997 | Theatrical | 16 |
| Spain | Nov 14, 1997 | Theatrical (ICAA 99197) | 16 |
| France | Dec 10, 1997 | Theatrical | 12 |
| CZ | Jan 8, 1998 | Theatrical | 15+ |
| GR | Mar 14, 1998 | Theatrical | 13 |
| Netherlands | May 28, 1998 | Theatrical | 16 |
| South Korea | Jul 17, 1998 | Theatrical | 12 |
| United Kingdom | Oct 1, 1999 | Physical (DVD) | 15 |
| France | Jan 13, 2001 | Physical (DVD) | 12 |
| Netherlands | Mar 10, 2002 | TV (V8) | 16 |
| Netherlands | May 1, 2007 | Theatrical (DVD) | 16 |
| France | Feb 25, 2021 | Digital (Prime Video) | 12 |
| France | Jun 3, 2021 | Physical (Blu-Ray) | 12 |
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