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The Powers of Matthew Star

  • TV Series
  • 1982–1983
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
494
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The Powers of Matthew Star (1982)
ActionAdventureSci-Fi

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.

  • Creators
    • Steven E. de Souza
    • Allan Balter
    • Harve Bennett
  • Stars
    • Peter Barton
    • Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Amy Steel
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    494
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Steven E. de Souza
      • Allan Balter
      • Harve Bennett
    • Stars
      • Peter Barton
      • Louis Gossett Jr.
      • Amy Steel
    • 22User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Louis Gossett Jr.
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    • Creators
      • Steven E. de Souza
      • Allan Balter
      • Harve Bennett
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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 reviews22

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    One of the better sci-fi shows of the 80's!
    This is one of those shows that never make it pass their first season but is far better than the rubbish now. With great guest directors/writers like Star Trek veterans Leonard Nimoy and Walter Koenig this underrated gem from the early 1980's is a treat for fans looking to take a break from the Trek universe or just fans of great sci-fi TV. It also has a enjoyable cast, which for me is becoming harder to find in TV or film these days. Even the lovely Julie Newmar makes a small guest appearance in a episode. Granted it may not be the best sci-fi show ever, but The Powers Of Matthew Starr is a fun and entertaining show that you could watch with the family. It truly deserves to be on DVD.
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    • Jul 27, 2005

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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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