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The Powers of Matthew Star

  • TV Series
  • 1982–19831982–1983
  • 1h
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The Powers of Matthew Star (1982)
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The adventures of high-school student Matthew Star, who is actually a superpowered alien Prince from another world.The adventures of high-school student Matthew Star, who is actually a superpowered alien Prince from another world.The adventures of high-school student Matthew Star, who is actually a superpowered alien Prince from another world.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
459
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  • Creators
    • Steven E. de Souza
    • Allan Balter
    • Harve Bennett
  • Stars
    • Peter Barton
    • Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Amy Steel
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  • Creators
    • Steven E. de Souza
    • Allan Balter
    • Harve Bennett
  • Stars
    • Peter Barton
    • Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Amy Steel
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    • 21User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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  • Episodes22

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    Peter Barton
    Peter Barton
    • Matthew Staras Matthew Star…
    22 episodes22 eps • 1982–1983
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Walt Shepherdas Walt Shepherd…
    22 episodes22 eps • 1982–1983
    Amy Steel
    Amy Steel
    • Pam Elliottas Pam Elliott
    13 episodes13 eps • 1982–1983
    James Karen
    James Karen
    • Major Wymoreas Major Wymore
    9 episodes9 eps • 1983
    Chip Frye
    Chip Frye
    • Bob Alexanderas Bob Alexander
    5 episodes5 eps • 1982
    Michael Fairman
    Michael Fairman
    • Mr. Helleras Mr. Heller
    4 episodes4 eps • 1982
    John Crawford
    John Crawford
    • General F.J. Tuckeras General F.J. Tucker
    3 episodes3 eps • 1982
    Justin Mastro
    • Richard Lopezas Richard Lopez…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1982
    Barry Van Dyke
    Barry Van Dyke
    • Coach Curtisas Coach Curtis
    2 episodes2 eps • 1982
    Deena Freeman
    Deena Freeman
    • Harrietas Harriet…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1983
    Andrew Ethier
    • Nedas Ned…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1982
    Jeff Corey
    Jeff Corey
    • Vohllas Vohll
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Tricia O'Neil
    Tricia O'Neil
    • Fortune Telleras Fortune Teller
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine
    • Giancarloas Giancarlo
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Bill Daily
    Bill Daily
    • Frank Trentonas Frank Trenton
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Earl Boen
    Earl Boen
    • Mr. Hansleyas Mr. Hansley
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Judson Scott
    Judson Scott
    • Floatas Float
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    John Reilly
    John Reilly
    • Dr. Barnardas Dr. Barnard
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    • Creators
      • Steven E. de Souza
      • Allan Balter
      • Harve Bennett
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    Storyline

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    Matthew Star was a prince on the planet Quadris, who was forced to flee to Earth when his planet's government was overthrown by despots. On Earth, he took the form of an ordinary high-school student (albeit one with superpowers), and was accompanied by his guardian Walt, who became the school's science teacher. The American government knew of Matthew and Walt's origin, and used them to act as agents on occasion. —Marty McKee <mmckee@wkio.com>
    • alien hero
    • humanoid alien
    • alien assassin
    • alien prince
    • exiled prince
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    • Trivia
      Tom Cruise screen tested, alongside Heather Locklear, for the role of Matthew Star.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Steve Martin/Sylvester Stallone (1982)

    User reviews21

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    great memories of this show
    i too recall this show with nostalgia. recently i watched "alive" (for about the tenth time) and the actor portraying "tin tin" looked like someone i remembered from a childhood TV show of mine. it took a few moments to recollect, and i didn't have it quite right as i searched IMDb for "matthew powers." eventually i found the right title to the show, and name of the character, and the name of the actor, peter barton. as a young kid during the (brief!) run of that show, i was rapt with attention, and it made an indelible impression on me, obviously. it's gotta be that that whole thing we have as kids - feeling and fantasizing that we have fantastic powers.
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    • timmystarbuck
    • Jul 28, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Junge vom anderen Stern
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Daniel Wilson Productions
      • Harve Bennett Productions
      • Bruce Lansbury Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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