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Spider-Man

1977 · 88 min

A quaint, earnest superhero pilot that feels like vintage TV comfort, with mild thrills and a campy villain.

Directed by
E.W. Swackhamer
Genres
Science fiction, Action, Crime
Starring
Nicholas Hammond, David White, Michael Pataki
Tagline
The world's favorite adventure super hero in live-action.
Overview
When an extortionist threatens to force a multi-suicide unless a huge ransom is paid, only Peter Parker can stop him with his new powers as Spider-Man.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
E.W. Swackhamer
Genres
Science fiction, Action, Crime
Starring
Nicholas Hammond, David White, Michael Pataki
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Tone
  • campystrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • crime
  • power
  • isolation
  • justice
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour4
Realism4
Romance2
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
science fiction, action, crime, tv movie, adventure
Directed by
E.W. Swackhamer
Written by
Alvin Boretz
Starring
Nicholas Hammond, David White, Michael Pataki, Hilly Hicks, Lisa Eilbacher, Dick Balduzzi, Jeff Donnell, Bob Hastings
Music
Craig Huxley
Cinematography
Fred Jackman Jr.
Runtime
88 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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