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5.8 / 10(86 votes)IMDb19781h 29mUnited States of America

Spider-Man Strikes Back

“His greatest challenge...”

Synopsis

At the New York State University, one of Peter Parker's tutors has accidentally given three students all the materials they need to create an atomic bomb. While Peter Parker tries to find out what's happened, the police suspect him of the crime, and Peter has to deal with an attractive journalist determined to get an interview with Spider-Man. Then dastardly millionaire Mr. White shows up, and will stop at nothing to get his hands on the atomic bomb. Spider-Man must defeat this scheming villain and stop him blowing up the World Trade Centre.

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Spider-Man: Strikes Back - (1978) Official Trailer #1 [HD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-01

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ron Satlof
Screenplay & Story
Robert Janes, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
Original Score
Stu Phillips
Original Title
Spider-Man Strikes Back
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Studios
Charles Fries Productions, CBS Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ron Satlof

Screenplay & Story

Robert Janes, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko

Original Score & Music

Stu Phillips

Director of Photography

Jack Whitman

Film Editing

Erwin Dumbrille, David Newhouse

Producers

Daniel R. Goodman, Charles W. Fries, Ron Satlof, Robert Janes

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Stan LeeCharacters:Steve Ditko

Department Leadership Roster

Ron Satlof

Ron Satlof

Director

Fred Waugh

Stunt Coordinator

Robert Janes

Writer

Stu Phillips

Original Music Composer

Ron Satlof

Ron Satlof

Producer

Robert Janes

Producer

Erwin Dumbrille

Editor

David Newhouse

Editor

Jack Whitman

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spider-Man Strikes Back

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Spider-Man Strikes Back about?

At the New York State University, one of Peter Parker's tutors has accidentally given three students all the materials they need to create an atomic bomb. While Peter Parker tries to find out what's happened, the police suspect him of the crime, and Peter has to deal with an attractive journalist determined to get an interview with Spider-Man. Then dastardly millionaire Mr. White shows up, and will stop at nothing to get his hands on the atomic bomb. Spider-Man must defeat this scheming villain and stop him blowing up the World Trade Centre.

Who directed Spider-Man Strikes Back?

Spider-Man Strikes Back was directed by Ron Satlof.

Who stars in Spider-Man Strikes Back?

The principal cast of Spider-Man Strikes Back includes Nicholas Hammond, Robert F. Simon, Michael Pataki, JoAnna Cameron, Robert Alda.

When was Spider-Man Strikes Back released and how long is it?

Spider-Man Strikes Back was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

Who composed the musical score for Spider-Man Strikes Back?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Spider-Man Strikes Back was composed by Stu Phillips.

Is Spider-Man Strikes Back based on a book or true story?

Spider-Man Strikes Back is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Stan Lee", Characters: "Steve Ditko".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Spider-Man Strikes Back?

Spider-Man Strikes Back holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).