Pilot (14 Sep. 1977)

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.

Director:

E.W. Swackhamer

Writers:

Alvin Boretz, Steve Ditko (characters),

Stars:

Nicholas Hammond, David White, Michael Pataki

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Nicholas Hammond	...	Spider-Man / Peter Parker
David White	...	J. Jonah Jameson
Michael Pataki	...	Captain Barbera
Hilly Hicks	...	Joe 'Robbie' Robertson
Lisa Eilbacher	...	Judy Tyler
Dick Balduzzi	...	Delivery Man
Jeff Donnell	...	Aunt May Parker
Bob Hastings	...	Monahan (as Robert Hastings)
Barry Cutler	...	Purse Snatcher
Ivor Francis	...	Professor Noah Tyler
Thayer David	...	Edward Byron
Norman Rice
Len Lesser
Ivan Bonar
Carmelita Pope

Storyline

The adventures of freelance photographer Peter Parker, who, after being bitten by a radioactive spider, discovered he had gained superpowers, such as super-strength and agility and the ability to climb sheer walls and ceilings. After inventing a super-sticky web serum, he donned a red-and-black costume, and began fighting crime as the superhero Spider-Man. During the day, Parker worked for the Daily Bugle and skinflint editor J. Jonah Jameson.

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Plot Keywords:

spider man | extortionist | superhero | marvel comics | aunt nephew relationship | 

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Taglines:

For the first time on the screen... the world's favourite adventure super-hero comes _alive_

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Genres:

Adventure | Crime | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 September 1977 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Rosslyn Lofts - 101 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Charles Fries Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film's title was used for Columbia Picture's fourth Spiderman film (The Amazing Spider-Man) since the early 2000s, actually a second reboot of the franchise as this picture starts the story of how Peter Parker becomes Spiderman.

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Goofs

When Peter is climbing around his Aunt May's house, it's obvious he's climbing on a giant picture of the house, because in scenes where he climbs down poles, his hands don't grip them.

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Connections

Version of Spider-Man (2003)

User Reviews

Good fun!

I remember renting this movie in 1984 or so. In 1998 I bought it on video. I loved watching it again. It has some cool camera work. The music score is good. I specially like the moment when the bank robbers come out of the bank. That cool 70`s sound.

This is my favorite of the three movies!

I give it 5 out of 10!

I've never had the chance to watch the TV-series, but I hope I will some day!

Long live comics!

Make mine Marvel!!