The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989) (TV)

Director:

Bill Bixby

Writer (WGA):

Gerald Di Pego (written by)

Release Date:

7 May 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

Plot:

When David Banner is held for questioning about a mob crime, his only chance lies with his lawyer who is also the superhero, Daredevil.

Plot Keywords:

Lawyer | Superhero | Crime Fighter | Dual Identity | Secret Identity

Cast

Bill Bixby	...	Dr. David Bruce Banner
Lou Ferrigno	...	The Hulk
Marta DuBois	...	Ellie Mendez (as Marta Dubois)
Nancy Everhard	...	Christa Klein
Nicholas Hormann	...	Edgar
Richard Cummings Jr.	...	Al Pettiman
Joseph Mascolo	...	Albert G. Tendelli
John Rhys-Davies	...	Wilson Fisk (as John Rhys Davies)
Rex Smith	...	Matt Murdock / Daredevil
Linda Darlow	...	Fake Nurse
John Novak	...	Farm Worker
Dwight Koss	...	John
Meredith Bain Woodward	...	Farm Supervisor (as Meredith Woodward)
Mark Acheson	...	Turk
Richard Newman	...	Apartment Owner
Don MacKay	...	Judge (as Don Mackay)
Doug Abrahams	...	Trial Interrogator
Mitchell Kosterman	...	Henchman
Beatrice Zeilanger	...	Henchwoman (as Beatrice Zeilinger)
Ken Camroux	...	Crime Boss #1
Charles Andre	...	Trial Policeman #1
John 'Bear' Curtis	...	Crime Boss #2 (as John Bear Curtis)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Stan Lee	...	Jury Foreman (uncredited)
Michael O'Hare	...	Thug on Subway Train (uncredited)

Directed by
Bill Bixby

Writing credits (WGA)
Gerald Di Pego		(written by) (as Gerald Dipego)

Produced by
Bill Bixby	....	executive producer
Gerald Di Pego	....	executive producer (as Gerald Dipego)
Robert Ewing	....	producer
Hugh Spencer-Phillips	....	producer

Original Music by
Lance Rubin

Cinematography by
Chuck Colwell		(director of photography)

Film Editing by
Janet Ashikaga

Casting by
Barbara Claman
Mark Saks

Production Design by
Douglas Higgins		(as Doug Higgins)

Art Direction by
Eric Fraser

Set Decoration by
Kim MacKenzie		(as Kim Mackenzie)

Costume Design by
Jori Woodman

Makeup Department
Susan Boyd	....	hair stylist
Jayne Dancose	....	head makeup artist
John Goodwin	....	makeup artist: Lou Ferrigno

Production Management
Hugh Spencer-Phillips	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Richard Cowan	....	second assistant director
Lee Knippelberg	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Mark Francis	....	property master
Craig Henderson	....	construction coordinator

Sound Department
Lars Ekstrom	....	sound mixer
David John West	....	supervising sound editor
Bob Costanza	....	sound effects editor (uncredited)

Special Effects by
John Thomas	....	special effects

Stunts
Curt Bonn	....	stunt performer
Curt Bonn	....	stunt rigging coordinator
Jim Dunn	....	stunt performer
Dan Redford	....	stunt performer
Edward J. Ulrich	....	stunt coordinator (as Ed Ulrich)
Ed Anders	....	stunts (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department
Dillard Brinson	....	key grip
Robert Ennis	....	camera operator (as Bob Ennis)
Stephen Jackson	....	gaffer
Peter A. Stursberg	....	second assistant camera (uncredited)

Casting Department
Jay Binder	....	casting: New York
Annette McCaffrey	....	extras casting
Trish Robinson	....	casting: Vancouver

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Debbie Douglas	....	costume supervisor
Judy Truchan	....	costume designer: Daredevil

Editorial Department
John W. Carr	....	assistant editor
Larry Levin	....	executive in charge of post-production

Music Department
Diane Griffen	....	music editor
Joseph Harnell	....	composer: original theme music
Patricia Peck	....	music editor

Transportation Department
Bob Bowe	....	transportation coordinator
Clarence Horkey	....	transportation captain
Carol McDonald	....	transportation captain
Lawrence Albright	....	driver (uncredited)

Other crew
Brenda Horner	....	contact lens consultant (as Brenda Horner O.D.)
Marjorie Leder	....	production auditor
Stan Lee	....	consultant to the producers
Kristin MacDonald	....	production coordinator
Laura Michael	....	assistant to producers
James Sallis	....	location manager
Richard L. Silver	....	contact lens consultant (as Richard L. Silver O.D.)
Karen Stewart	....	production coordinator (as Karen Stewart Ogston)
Susan Weir	....	script supervisor
Greg Jackson	....	assistant location manager (uncredited)

Production Companies

• Bixby-Brandon Productions (producer)
• New World International (in association with)

Distributors

• Anchor Bay Entertainment (2003) (USA) (DVD)
• Image Entertainment (2011) (USA) (DVD)
• National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1989) (USA) (TV) (original airing)
• Paris Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
• Splendid Film (2008) (Germany) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Marvel Entertainment  based on characters appearing in: The Incredible Hulk and Daredevil (as Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc.)
• Ediflex Systems  edited on (as Ediflex)
• Gastown Post and Transfer  electronic laboratory (as Gastown Post & Transfer)
• International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)  this picture made under the jurisdiction of (as I.A.T.S.E.)
• Marvel Entertainment  trademarks of: The Incredible Hulk and Daredevil (as Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc.)
• Pacific Video Inc.  electronic laboratory
• West Productions  post-production sound

Also Known As:

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:PG | UK:PG

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Bixby-Brandon Productions

Trivia:

John Rhys-Davies accepted the role of Wilson Fisk, also known as The Kingpin, without knowing that the character is bald and clean-shaved in the comics. When he learned this, he offered to shave his head, as the producers were unable to get him a bald skullcap, however, they declined and Rhys-Davies appeared with a different look. Additionally, Fisk is never referred to as "The Kingpin" in the film.

Quotes:

David Banner:I can't stand trial! I have to avoid people, conflict! I change! I change.

Movie Connections:

Features "The Incredible Hulk: The Incredible Hulk (#1.1)" (1977)

DEJA REVIEW

Seems like I critiqued this, already, but I can't remember where. Anyway, I'll try to keep it brief. Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno, as Dr. Banner and the Hulk, respectively? Incredible, as always. John Rhys-Davies as the Kingpin? Makes his performance 100 percent convincing, as usual. Rex Smith as Daredevil? Compared to the current Ben Affleck version, he looks more like that other blind Marvel hero, the Shroud (sans cape and Darkforce taffy). But, the martial arts/gymnastics are stupendous! I'd say: three stars out of four. *All four naturally belong to Affleck's movie.*