Kick-Ass
Shut up. Kick-ass.
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A darkly comedic, high-energy deconstruction of superhero mythology that blends graphic violence with irreverent humor and genuine coming-of-age stakes.
Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.
Essence
Ensemble
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Dave Lizewski / Kick-Ass
Chloë Grace Moretz
Mindy Macready / Hit Girl
Nicolas Cage
Damon Macready / Big Daddy
Lyndsy Fonseca
Katie Deauxma
Mark Strong
Frank D'Amico
Deborah Twiss
Mrs. Zane
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Chris D'Amico / Red Mist
Elizabeth McGovern
Mrs. Lizewski
Omari Hardwick
Sergeant Marcus Williams
Xander Berkeley
Detective Gigante
Garrett M. Brown
Mr. Lizewski
Clark Duke
Marty
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