Stars: Michael Rapaport

Director: Hal Haberman

Summary: A comic book fan takes part in a medical drug trial that leaves him with psychosomatic superpowers. He quits his mundane traffic warden job to fight crime, both real and imaginary.

Les Franken is the epitome of ordinary; a lonely traffic warden who enjoys reading comic books in his spare time. With nothing to lose, he agrees to take part in a clinical trial of a revolutionary new antidepressant called ‘Special’. However, one unexpected side-effect of taking said wonderdrug is the illusion of possessing superhuman powers. Inspired by the comics he reads, Les quits his day job and devotes his life to fighting crime, real or imagined. Michael Rapaport (HITCH, MIGHTY APHRODITE) stars as the chemically-induced ‘superhero’, deftly imbuing the character with a warmth and dignity that makes his delusional quest to save the world all the more poignant. In combining a sensitive issue like mental illness with something as light-hearted as superheroism, directors Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore have created a black comedy that’s offbeat and highly original.

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Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Interactive menu
Year:	2006
Release Date:	March 5, 2007
Runtime:	78 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	R E V D 1986
Keywords:	Special, Comedy, Superhero, Drama, Specioprin, Px, Hydrochloride
Genre:	Drama