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On June 16, 1959, George Rivers (Ben Affleck), the first popular actor to play Superman, was found dead at his home in Beverly Hills. Thousands of fans were shocked. George's fiancée, actress Lelore (Robin Taylor), was even more heartbroken. Under the investigation of the Los Angeles police, it was concluded that George died of suicide, and the case was quickly settled.
Helen, the mother who is dying of losing her son, has doubts about this. In order to find the truth, she hires private detective Louis (Adrien Brody) to conduct a comprehensive investigation. According to clues, Lewis discovers that George had an affair with Toni, the wife of MGM Studios executive Eddie Mannix (Bob Hopkins), and this may well be the key to his death.
However, in the sensual land of Hollywood, seeking truth and justice is tantamount to setting yourself on fire. As the investigation deepens, Louis faces more and more dangers and threats, and while unraveling the mystery of George's death, he also finds himself inevitably inextricably linked to the case. Under the "Superman" mask that once swept the hearts of thousands of audiences, is it really just a heroic steel man?

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