Exo-Man
| Exo-Man | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction, superhero |
| 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(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Lionel E. Siegel[1] |
| Cinematography | Enzo A. Martinelli |
| Production company(s) | Universal Studios |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release |
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Exo-Man is a 1977 made-for-TV science fiction 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]
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, aka 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][2]
References
- 1 2 "Co-Star Survived The Wringer". The Dispatch (Lexington, NC: The New York Times Company). June 17, 1977. p. TV3. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Bricken, Rob (June 2, 2008). "The 10 Worst Superheroes to Ever Appear on TV". Topless Robot. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Lamar, Cyriaque (March 2, 2011). "10 deranged scifi TV shows that lasted about as long as The Cape". io9. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ↑ Terrace, Vincent (2002). "Crime Fighting Heroes of Television: Over 10,000 Facts from 151 Shows, 1949-2001". Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company. p. 65. ISBN 0-7864-1395-6. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lee (1991). Exo-Man. Unsold TV Pilots (Citadel Press). p. 32. ISBN 978-0-806-51242-6.