Exo-Man
1977 television film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Exo-Man is a 1977 made-for-TV superhero film directed by Richard Irving. The film's screenplay was written by Henri Simoun and Lionel E. Siegel from a story by Martin Caidin and Henri Simoun. It stars David Ackroyd, Anne Schedeen, A Martinez, and José Ferrer.[1][2][3][4]
| Exo-Man | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Screenplay by | Henri Simoun Lionel E. Siegel |
| Story by | Martin Caidin Henri Simoun |
| Directed by | Richard Irving |
| Starring | David Ackroyd Anne Schedeen A Martinez José Ferrer |
| Theme music composer | Dana Kaproff |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Richard Irving |
| Producer | Lionel E. Siegel[1] |
| Cinematography | Enzo A. Martinelli |
| Editor | Howard Leeds |
| Running time | 95 minutes |
| Production company | Universal Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | June 18, 1977 |
According to Unsold TV Pilots written by Lee Goldberg the film was intended as a pilot for a continuing series. Goldberg claims the film was not accepted for series production due to lack of merchandising potential, despite relatively successful viewing numbers.[5]
Plot
A professor, who has been paralyzed in an attack by mob hit men, builds an armored suit that enables him to walk and fight crime.
Cast
- David Ackroyd as Dr. Nicholas Conrad / Exo-Man
- Anne Schedeen as Emily Frost
- A Martinez as Raphael Torres
- José Ferrer as Kermit Haas
- Jack Colvin as Martin
- Harry Morgan as Arthur Travis
- Kevin McCarthy as D.A. Kamenski
- Donald Moffat as Wallace Rogers
Reception
The show has gained a negative criticism since it aired from Io9 and Topless Robot.[3] The latter writes, "A series that was bold in its vision of screwing Stan Lee out of a check, Exo Man is an Iron Man clone of the highest order."[2]
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