Spawn (1997) Horror Drama Action Fantasy Crime
Spawn (1997) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Our Score: ☆ 5/10
Read our Spawn Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 3.98/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.4/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 1.7/10
Spawn Plot Synopsis:
An assassin named Al Simmons is double-crossed and murdered by his evil boss Jason Wynn. Al makes a deal with the devil and returns to earth as Spawn to see his wife. He is ordered by the devil's minion, The Clown, to kill Wynn. Wynn has made a deal with the Clown too and is supposed to destroy the world with a deadly virus that will help start Armageddon and allow Hell to attack Heaven. Spawn must choose between Good and Evil.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An elite mercenary is killed, but comes back from Hell as a reluctant soldier of the Devil.
Tagline: Born in darkness. Sworn to justice.
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Spawn Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1997 (more 1997 movies)
Box Office: $54,870,175
Awards: 2
Nominations: 6
What is Spawn Streaming On?
Spawn is Streaming on Netflix, HBO Max, TubiLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Spawn Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 01, 1997, Netflix: Jul 01, 2017, Tubi: Jan 01, 2025
Writers: Todd McFarlane, Alan B. McElroy, Mark A.Z. Dippé
Producers: Alan C. Blomquist, Adrianna A.J. Cohen, Terry Fitzgerald, Clint Goldman, Todd McFarlane, Brian Witten
Editors: Todd Busch, Michael N. Knue
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Spawn (1997) Cast (Click to Expand)
Spawn Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jai White | ... | Al Simmons / Spawn |
| John Leguizamo | ... | Clown / Violator |
| Martin Sheen | ... | Jason Wynn |
| 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) |
| Robia Scott | ... | XNN Reporter (as Robia La Morte) |
| John Cothran | ... | African Liaison (as John Cothran Jr.) |
| Caroline Gibson | ... | News Anchor |
| Marc Robinson | ... | Punk #1 |
| Chris Coppola | ... | Punk #2 |
| Tony Haney | ... | African Liaison |
| Darryl Warren | ... | Security Guard |
| Jay Caputo | ... | Punk #3 |
| Mike Akrawi | ... | Foreign Dignitary #1 |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Michael Jai White (b. November 10, 1967) – Al Simmons / Spawn
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Michael J. White | Michael Jay White | Michael White | Micheal White - John Leguizamo (b. July 22, 1964) – Clown / Violator
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Damien Garcia | Johnny Leggs - Martin Sheen (b. August 3, 1940) – Jason Wynn
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Theresa Randle (b. December 27, 1964) – Wanda Blake
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Nicol Williamson, as Cogliostro, passed away at age 75 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Nicoll Williamson - D.B. Sweeney (b. November 14, 1961) – Terry Fitzgerald
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Melinda Clarke (b. April 24, 1969) – Jessica Priest
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Mindy Clarke - Miko Hughes (b. February 22, 1986) – Zack
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Sydni Beaudoin – Cyan
- Michael Papajohn (b. November 7, 1964) – Glen, Zack''s Dad
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Mike Papajohn - Frank Welker (b. March 12, 1946) – The Devil Malebolgia (voice)
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Jack Beanstalk | Dr. Frankenwelker | Frank W. Welker | Franklin Welker | Tom Welker - Robia Scott (b. July 7, 1970) – XNN Reporter (as Robia La Morte)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Robia La Morte | Robia LaMorte | Robia Lamorte - John Cothran (b. October 31, 1947) – African Liaison (as John Cothran Jr.)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: John Cothran Jr. - Caroline Gibson – News Anchor
- Marc Robinson – Punk #1
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