Strange is a madefortv movie based on the marvel comics fictional character doctor strange, created by stan lee and steve ditko. Hulk was also on tv now that was shooting for doctor strange with this movie. Marvel, we havent forgotten that terrible doctor strange. Aug 04, 2014 1978 in this cutrate, madefortv very loose adaptation of yet another marvel comics hero, a worldweary sorcerer, sensing the return of his arch nemesis morgan lefey, a servant of the nameless one, enlists doctor stephen strange to learn his ancient arts and take on the mantle of sorcerer supreme to meet the menace. But theres an undeniable charm and air of mystery about this particular. This is network promo for writerdirector philip deguere.
Strange, a 1978 madefortv movie, based on the marvel character. Lets continue the marvelous marathon with a failed tv movie pilot featuring the sorcerer supreme, and lets see if theres a reason why the planned show never happened. As campy as it was, and a madefortv special movie, no less, this original dr. Apparently i heard its pretty watchable, if so then superman from 1978 is totally not the punk that was the first cause well, it came out in 1978 and the other one also came out here. Before the release of the much anticipated doctor stranges release next week, we had the chance to catch the fair doctors first appearance in the 1978 tv movie dr. But theres an undeniable charm and air of mystery about this particular dr. Strange 1978 this weekend finally marks the arrival of marvels sorcerer supreme doctor strange to the big s.
It was made for tv and marvels been rather quiet about it. But the marvel comics adaptation faltered in the ratings, where it. Yup, in 1978 marvel teamed up with universal to make a madefortv movie based on the dr. 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 lee. This was a made for tv movie, so the budget is low. Nov 03, 2016 for robs reel retro cinema column on the 1978 doctor strange movie, click here.
The show was released around the same time as the incredible hulk series and the live action spiderman series but was never picked up for a full series. Strange, a tv movie starring peter hooten as the titular master of the. Think the only people wholl buy this are the comic book geeks. 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. 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 sorcerer supreme, a 2007 animated film doctor strange 2016 film, a 2016 film from marvel studios, based on the character. 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 emily rose, sinister. Strange and jessica walter playing morgan they both made the movie a lot of fun and the scenes that there in together are great. Before marvel super heroes were dominating the bigscreens around the globe they were first finding their way to live action on television. Directed by philip deguere starring peter hooten, jessica walter, clyde kusatsu and john mills. Strange is miles and away better than the travesty that was recently released in the theaters. Strange, battles his female foe from the comic books morgan lefay in this tv movie starrring peter hooten as dr. Philip deguere directed the film and wrote it specifically for television, and produced the film along with alex beaton and gregory hoblit. Jun 06, 2017 were going back to 1978 to look at the first doctor strange movie. Strange tv movie 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In the movie, strange is a lothario, but actually a decent sort mostly, and he was destined from jump to become a sorcerer. A psychiatrist becomes the new sorcerer supreme of the.
Stan lee served as a consultant on the film, which was created as a pilot for a proposed tv series. When evil being the ancient one sends sinister sorceress morgan lefay. The average new car loan is now over 70 months because you people have gone mad. Doctor strange didnt appear in liveaction until the 2016 mcu film starring benedict cumberbatch. Nov 04, 2016 marvels 1978 doctor strange tv movie officially known as dr.
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. If you view in 720p hd as everything is fine looking xf and enjoy. A 90 minute pilot aired in september of 1978, but the network suits declined to add any further episodes. Strange is a 1978 american superhero television film based on the marvel comics fictional. Strange, a 1978 madefortv movie, based on the marvel character doctor strange.
Both the amazing spiderman and the incredible hulk were produced by the cbs network, and an attempt was made to add a third iconic hero to the roster in the form of dr strange. Sadly, this movie like the more recent one delves into back story. A few examples include doctor strange looking nothing like his comic book counterpart and clea not even being related to dormammu. 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. Directed by philip deguere jr with peter hooten, clyde kusatsu, jessica walter, annemarie martin.
Strange ist ein usamerikanischer fernsehfilm aus dem jahr 1978. I was surprised at how well the cast got into there roles from peter hooten playing dr. Were going back to 1978 to look at the first doctor strange movie. The untold story of the 1978 tv movie everyone had great hopes for. Think marvel was trying to get its foot into the movie tv business, with tv being easiestcheapest. In each case, the adaptation removes any sense of character journey. Marvels doctor strange first appeared in liveaction in a tv movie titled dr. Marvels 1978 doctor strange tv movie officially known as dr.
For robs reel retro cinema column on the 1978 doctor strange movie, click here. Strange comes to life to battle the forces of evil. Marvels attempt at superhero animation trumps dcs green lantern. Strange 1978 this weekend finally marks the arrival of marvels sorcerer supreme doctor. Benedict cumberbatch isnt the first doctor strange. 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. The untold story of the 1978 tv movie everyone had great hopes for november 01, 2016 5. The not exactly amazing 1977 spiderman tv pilot th dimension, comics, creators, culture spiderman suffers from and its the same flaw we saw in 1978s dr. Strange, a hero that was so incredibly weird, might do well in the 1970s.
Doctor strange, a 2016 film from marvel studios, based on the character. The bizarre case of the 1978 doctor strange movie screencrush. Strange hit the small screen with a tv movie its producers hoped would help launch a hit series for cbs. Oct 31, 2016 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 release conveniently timed in tandem with. Strange 1978 tv online you can for free in good quality. It was both directed and written by philip deguere. Sadly, this movie like the more recent one delves into back story without letting the doctor explore his full potential. A young woman named clea lake becomes a pawn of the sorceress morgan le fay.
Peter hooten plays strange, while sir john mills portrays the doctors sorcerer shaman, the ancient one. Think marvel was trying to get its foot into the movietv business, with tv being easiestcheapest. Like hulk and spiderman, cbs had hoped to launch dr. Strange 1978 tv to watch online for free on your android phone conveniently as using an.
Lets continue the marvelous marathon with a failed tv movie pilot featuring the sorcerer supreme, and lets see if theres a reason why. Stephen strange as he is thrown into a mysterious adventure which involves an evil entity named morgan le fay as she posses a. Strange, jessica walters as morgan lefay and annemarie martin as clea lake. I cant believe how much fun this movie is, i truly love movies from the 70s and this movie has some major 70s fashion going on. Doctor strange comic book, the various comics featuring doctor strange doc strange, a nedor comics character named doctor thomas hugo strange. A psychiatrist becomes the new sorcerer supreme of the earth in order to battle an evil sorceress from the past. Aug 24, 2017 in the movie, strange is a lothario, but actually a decent sort mostly, and he was destined from jump to become a sorcerer. 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 release conveniently timed in tandem with. Strange is actually quite a compelling character in this iteration and his origin is dragged out through most of the film. Strange 1978 tv there are three types available good hd quality 360,480,720 you can choose any of them. Strange is a 1978 television film based on the marvel comics fictional character of the same name. Stephen strange is played by peter hooten sporting what can best be described as a porn stache. Philip deguere directed the film and wrote it specifically for television, and produced the film along with alex beaton and grego.
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