Finally, they get their audience with the lack of explicit comic violence. The ancient one whose real name is lindmer allows strange access to the. On the oneyear anniversary of comic book legend stan lees death, marvel entertainment posted a touching tribute to the legendary creator. Strange 1978 dvd planet store a psychiatrist becomes the new sorcerer supreme of the earth in order to battle an evil sorceress from the past. Sadly, this movie like the more recent one delves into back story without letting the doctor explore his full potential. Synopsis battle of the sorcerers burns the screen with electric flame. Strange is a 1978 american superhero television film based on the marvel comics fictional character of the same name, cocreated by steve ditko and stan. But theres an undeniable charm and air of mystery about this particular dr.
Clyde kusatsu, annemarie martin, john mills also star. A young woman named clea lake becomes a pawn of the sorceress morgan le fay. Strange is a 1978 american madefortelevision superhero film based on the marvel comics fictional character of the same name, created by steve ditko why it sucks. Strange tvpg 1h 33min action, fantasy tv movie 6 september 1978 a psychiatrist becomes the new sorcerer supreme of the earth in order to battle an evil sorceress from the past. Stephen strange is played by peter hooten sporting what can best be described as a porn stache. There is a barrier that separates the known from the unknown enter a world filled with sorcerers, powerful supernatural forces and bizarre enchantments as the famed marvel comics superhero dr. He is the cohost of the fire and water podcast and the host of its sister show, the film and water podcast, the cocreator and writer of the awardwinning webcomic ace kilroy. As campy as it was, and a madefortv special movie, no less, this original dr. Benedict cumberbatch isnt the first doctor strange.
The film aired on september 6, 1978, in a twohour block from 8pm to 10pm on cbs. Benedict cumberbatch isnt the first doctor strange revisiting the. Strange tv is a film directed by philip deguere with peter hooten, clyde kusatsu, jessica walter, annemarie martin, year. Stephen strange koji prilikom lijecenja zene optuzene za ubistvo otkrije da posjeduje magicne moci, koje ce iskoristiti kako bi spasio zemlju od zle carobnice morgan. But the marvel comics adaptation faltered in the ratings, where it.
Strange film refers to the best known movie about the character. Dr strange has remained a regular part of the marvel lineup since, where his backstory as an arrogant surgeon. Steven strange, the marvel comics magiciansuperhero created in 1963 by stan lee and steve ditko, made his longawaited screen debut in this 1978 tv pilot film. The incredible hulk, with a painted lou ferrigno, had arrived the previous november, whilst the amazing spiderman starring one of the kids from the sound of music all. By 1978, it was doctor stranges turn, with universal funding a madefortv movie in the hopes that it would be popular enough to merit an. Stan lee served as a consultant on the film, which was created as a pilot for a proposed television series. One such film, due out on dvd for the first time this november from the fine folk at shout factory, is the 1978 tv adaptation of doctor strange its. Like the 2014 benedict cumberbatch film, we see an awakening dr. His portrayal in the 2016 marvel studios film is definitely an upgrade where wong becomes stranges. Strange, broadcast on 6 september, 1978 as another part of cbss attempt to corner the superhero market. Directed by philip deguere jr with peter hooten, clyde kusatsu, jessica walter, annemarie martin. The art style fits perfectly with the powers and type of story. Strange is a madefortv movie based on the marvel comics fictional character dr. Strange is a 1978 television film based on the marvel comics fictional character of the same name.
A psychiatrist becomes the new sorcerer supreme of the earth in order to battle an evil sorceress from the past. Marvels doctor strange first appeared in liveaction in a tv movie titled dr. Strange tv movie 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Strange is miles and away better than the travesty that was recently released in the theaters. Strange hit the small screen with a tv movie its producers hoped would help launch a hit series for cbs. The movie aired on september 6, 1978 in a twohour block from 8pm to 10pm on cbs, the same. Strange aired on september 6th, 1978 opposite a rerun of nbcs roots, the television event of the decade, and it got trounced in the ratings. Dr strange is a marvel comics superhero, although is different to most of the marvels caped and masked crusaders in that he is a magician. It was both directed and written by philip deguere. Marvel comics mystical sorcerer supreme materializes on the big screen in this marvel studios film produced by kevin feige and directed by scott derrickson the exorcism of. Strange is a television film based on the marvel comics fictional character dr.
Strange je americki televizijski film snimljen 1978. Strange is a madefortv movie based on the marvel comics fictional character doctor strange, created by stan lee and steve ditko. Protagonist, koga tumaci peter hooten, je psihijatar dr. A psychiatrist becomes the new sorcerer supreme of the. Strange is actually quite a compelling character in this iteration and his origin is dragged out through most of the film. Strange is admittedly, something of an acquired taste. Strange stars peter hooten in the title role, along with jessica walter, eddie benton, clyde kusatsu, philip sterling and john mills. Strange is a 1978 american madefortelevision superhero film based on the marvel comics fictional character of the same name, cocreated by steve ditko and stan lee. Directed by philip deguere starring peter hooten, jessica walter, clyde kusatsu and john mills. A look back at the mostly forgotten and deliriously campy 1978 movie. Doctor strange didnt appear in liveaction until the 2016 mcu film starring benedict cumberbatch. Strange, jessica walters as morgan lefay and annemarie martin as clea lake. Strange comes to life to battle the forces of evil.
When evil being the ancient one sends sinister sorceress morgan lefay. Moreover, given that the character is very frequently called dr. Last year, lee died at the age of 95, leaving a void in the marvel universe which fans continue to mourn one year later. Peter hooten plays strange, while sir john mills portrays the doctor s sorcerer shaman, the ancient one. Strange, it should come as no surprise that 1978 made for television movie of the same name would achieve a resurrection. A few examples include doctor strange looking nothing like his comic book counterpart and clea not even being related to dormammu. Marvels 1978 doctor strange tv movie officially known as dr. Stan lee served as a consultant on the film, which was created as a pilot for a proposed tv series. Strange, battles his female foe from the comic books morgan lefay in this tv movie starrring peter hooten as dr. Since the latest offering for the most recent phase of the mcu is dr. The trailer for doctor strange dropped yesterday and made me realize that im not much of a marvel fanboy if ive never watched the 1978 dr. Stephen strange peter hooten enters a world of magic and mysticism when hes granted amazing abilities and tasked with stopping the evil morgan lefey jessica walter from allowing a demonic force to invade earth.
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