Dr. Strange (TV 1978)

A psychiatrist becomes the new Sorcerer Supreme of the Earth in order to battle an evil Sorceress from the past.

Director:

Philip DeGuere

Writer:

Philip DeGuere

Stars:

Peter Hooten, Clyde Kusatsu, Jessica Walter

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Hooten	...	Dr. Stephen Strange
Clyde Kusatsu	...	Wong
Jessica Walter	...	Morgan LeFay
Anne-Marie Martin	...	Clea Lake (as Eddie Benton)
Philip Sterling	...	Dr. Frank Taylor, Chief of Psychiatry
John Mills	...	Thomas Lindmer
June Barrett	...	Sarah
Sarah Rush	...	Nurse
Diana Webster	...	Head Nurse
Bob Delegall	...	Intern
Larry Anderson	...	Magician
Blake Marion	...	Department Chief
Lady Rowlands	...	Mrs. Sullivan
Ines Pedroza	...	Announcer (as Inez Pedroza)
Michael Clark	...	Taxi Driver

Storyline

Thomas Lindmer (John Mills), a world-weary sorcerer, foresees the return to Earth of his ancient adversary Morgan LeFey (Jessica Walter), who has been granted dominance over men's souls by The Nameless One (David Hooks). In order to combat her evil magic, Lindmer must pass the Guardianship of the Light onto a young psychiatry-resident, Dr. Stephen Strange (Peter Hooten),who has no inkling of his destiny.

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Plot Keywords:

magic | based on comic book | unsold tv series pilot | demon | marvel comics | 

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Genres:

Fantasy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 September 1978 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dr Strejndž

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Morgan Le Fay appears as Doctor Strange's foe in this TV movie. Oddly enough, Morgan Le Fay was introduced to the modern era of MVL comics in Spider-Woman#2 (after an appearance in a dream in Son of Satan#8), just a few months before the air date of this TV movie, and did not encounter Doctor Strange until Avengers#240-241, published in 1984, six years after this TV movie came out.

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Quotes

Dr. Stephen Strange: I can't bow my head to any man and call him master. I believe in myself. I take responsibility for myself.

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Connections

Features Bud Abbott Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)

User Reviews

This movie rocks...

I had first seen this movie years ago on Sci Fi only part way thru and thought of it often but never took the time to try to hunt down a copy. When low and behold I ran into it at a video rental store where you can rent movies for less than $1.00 for three days.

I cant believe how much fun this movie is, I truly love movies from the 70's and this movie has some major 70's fashion going on. I was surprised at how well the cast got into there roles from Peter Hooten playing Dr. Strange and Jessica Walter playing Morgan they both made the movie a lot of fun and the scene's that there in together are great. This is 70's camp at it's very best, the story is not as strong as it could be and the dialogue is a bit goofy at times but the actors bring the movie to life. Oh and I have to mention the lovely Anne Marie Martin she looks great in this movie what a beautiful lady.

There is another review on this movie that states the Greatest Superhero TV series never made and I have to agree. I wonder if the producers were hoping to go to series, because of the way the movie ends. It certainly had some great potential. I hope that some company takes the time to release the 70's marvel movies other than The Incredible Hulk (I do like the hulk to it's just better know than the Dr. Strange and Captain America and Spderman series of the 70's). The kid inside me from the 70's still loves these movies and I hope that some day they can be released on DVD.

DR. STRANGE LIVE ON IN YOUR MYSTIC WORLD...