The Coup | ||
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Poster for Part One | ||
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Release Date | 29 April, 2012 (Part One); 9 May, 2012 (Part Two) | |
Director | Superpenguin55 | |
Film Company | Lone Penguin Films | |
Running Time | 15:52 (Part One: 5:49; Part Two: 10:03) | |
Main Actors | Superpenguin55, Zilex1000, Jayplaygame123 | |
Genre | Action, Adventure | |
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The Coup is a two-part 2012 action film directed by Superpenguin55. It follows Leo, a citizen of the fictional country of Durnsia, where the government was taken over by the military in a coup, and follows his escape from the country.
Parts[]
The film was split in two parts, released in the span of a month.
Part One[]
In this part we are introduced to the main character, Leo. We are additionally introduced to the coup, which happens very rapidly.
Part Two[]
This part follows Leo's execution of his escape, and the following events.
Cast[]
Part One[]
Actor/Actress | Role |
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superpenguin55 | President, Military Advisor, Leo, Mary Goodman, Cody Lee, Mister Lee |
Zilex1000 | President, Thomas, Leo |
Part Two[]
Actor/Actress | Role |
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superpenguin55 | President, Military Advisor, Leo, Mister Lee, Soldier |
Zilex1000 | Thomas, Leo, Mister Lee |
Daveo340 | Military Advisor |
Jayplaygame123 | Soldier |
Kasert | Cody Lee |
Reception[]
The film has been receiving generally positive comments, and is recognized as Super's best film to date. The film has made it to many 'Top 10' lists. It made No. 8 on ██████████'s list, No. 7 on Brisingric's, No. 5 on ThecapcomFreak's, No. 4 on Tompengu's, and No. 1 on Zilex1000's list.
Awards[]
2012 ROBLOX Film Awards[]
Award | Awarded to... | Results |
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Best ROBLOX Film | Superpenguin55 | Nominated (Winner Never Announced) |
2013 ROBLOX Film Awards[]
Award | Awarded to... | Results |
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Best Action Film | Superpenguin55 | Nominated (Winner Never Announced) |
Trivia[]
- The name of the country (Durnsia) is never shown or revealed during the films.
- The film's original title was Refuge. This title was used in the draft script.
- A sequel to The Coup had been planned, however never came to fruition.
- The film was completed on a zero budget - no expenses were incurred during production.