Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Ghost Rider. It is the sequel to the 2007 film Ghost Rider, and stars Nicolas Cage reprising his role as Johnny Blaze. The film also stars Ciarán Hinds, Idris Elba, Fergus Riordan, Violante Placido, Johnny Whitworth, and Christopher Lambert.
In the film, Johnny Blaze has been hiding out in Europe since the events of the first film, trying to suppress the Ghost Rider curse. However, he is approached by a secret sect of the church, who ask him to protect a young boy named Danny Ketch from the Devil. Danny is the son of Roarke, the Devil's human vessel, and the Devil is trying to claim Danny for himself.
Johnny is reluctant to accept the mission, but he eventually agrees. He and Danny go on the run, pursued by the Devil and his minions. Along the way, Johnny must learn to control the Ghost Rider curse and use it to protect Danny.
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is a dark and action-packed film with some stunning visuals. Cage gives a charismatic performance as Johnny Blaze, and Elba is also impressive as Moreau. The film has been praised for its action sequences and its special effects.
Overall, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is an entertaining film that is sure to please fans of superheroes and action.
This is the second film in the franchise.
The first film, Ghost Rider, was released in 2007 and was directed by Mark Steven Johnson. The film also stars Nicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze, a motorcycle stuntman who sells his soul to the devil in order to save his father's life. As a result, Johnny is transformed into the Ghost Rider, a fiery, avenging agent of justice who punishes the wicked. The film also stars Eva Mendes, Wes Bentley, Sam Elliott, Donal Logue, Matt Long, and Peter Fonda.
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Cast
- Nicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze / Ghost Rider: A motorcycle stunt man who sold his soul to the demon lord to save his father from cancer, and became the demon lord's servant called the Spirit of Vengeance, a fiery spirit that feeds on the evil of its victims.
- Ionut Cristian Lefter as Young Johnny Blaze. Matt Long, who portrayed the character in the first film was originally set to reprise the role, but was eventually replaced by Lefter.
- Johnny Whitworth as Ray Carrigan / Blackout: A mercenary, drug dealer, and gun runner turned into Blackout by the demon lord to complete his job. This transformation gives him the fortitude and supernatural abilities to compete with Ghost Rider. Carrigan's powers are completely unlike those of the comic book character; writers admitted that the only aspect of Blackout they used in designing the movie version was his appearance.
- Fergus Riordan as Danny Ketch: A young child caught up in a monstrous conspiracy who ends up in the care of Johnny Blaze during his travels.
Ciarán Hinds as Mephistopheles "Mephisto" / Roarke: The demon lord who transformed Johnny Blaze into the Ghost Rider. Mephisto has fathered a child named Danny, and has plans for the boy.] Peter Fonda, who portrayed the character in the first film, had previously expressed interest in reprising the role. - Violante Placido as Nadya Ketch: Danny's mother and Ray's ex-girlfriend who helps Johnny to stop Mephisto from taking over Danny's body.
- Idris Elba as Moreau: A French member of a secret religious organization who joins forces with Johnny. He is the one who tells Johnny to find Danny. Moreau is an original character, not based on an existing comic character.
- Christopher Lambert as Methodius: A monk.
- Anthony Head as Benedict: A senior monk at the castle where Nadya and Danny are hiding at the start of the film.
- Jacek Koman as Terrokov
- Vincent Regan as Toma Nikasevic: An arms dealer who works with Carrigan.
- Spencer Wilding as Grannik
Director: Mark Neveldine Brian Taylor
Writers: Scott M. Gimple Seth Hoffman David S. Goyer
Box Office Gross: $132,563,930
Distributor: Sony Pictures
Genre: Action Adventure Fantasy Thriller
Release Date: February 15, 2012