Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge
“The amazing super hero battles the masters of Kung-Fu.”
Synopsis
Spider-Man goes to China to help an official accused of World War II treachery. Two episodes of the TV series "Spider Man" edited together and released as a feature.
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Type: Clip • Published 2026-08-21
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Nicholas Hammond
Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Ellen Bry
Julie Masters
Robert F. Simon
J. Jonah Jameson
Benson Fong
Min Lo Chan
Chip Fields
Rita Conway
Rosalind Chao
Emily Chan
Hagan Beggs
Evans
Richard Erdman
Mr. Zeider
John Milford
Professor Roderick Dent / Jonathan Fleming
Anthony Charnota
Quinn
George Cheung
Doctor Pai
Tony Clark
Joe
Ted Danson
Major Collings
Myron Healey
Lieutenant Olson
Michael Mancini
Bertino
Robert Mayo
Lou
Arnold F. Turner
Abbott
Herman Tweeder
Hot Dog Vendor
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don McDougall
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel E. Siegel, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee
- Original Score
- Dana Kaproff
- Original Title
- Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Charles Fries Productions, CBS Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don McDougall
Lionel E. Siegel, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee
Dana Kaproff
Erwin Dumbrille, Fred Roth
Daniel R. Goodman, Lionel E. Siegel, Charles W. Fries
Department Leadership Roster
Don McDougall
Director
Fred Waugh
Stunt Coordinator
Lionel E. Siegel
Writer
Erwin Dumbrille
Editor
Lionel E. Siegel
Producer
Dana Kaproff
Original Music Composer
Fred Roth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge
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What is Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge about?
Spider-Man goes to China to help an official accused of World War II treachery. Two episodes of the TV series "Spider Man" edited together and released as a feature.
Who directed Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge?
Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge was directed by Don McDougall.
Who stars in Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge?
The principal cast of Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge includes Nicholas Hammond, Ellen Bry, Robert F. Simon, Benson Fong, Chip Fields.
When was Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge released and how long is it?
Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge was composed by Dana Kaproff.
Is Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge based on a book or true story?
Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Steve Ditko", Characters: "Stan Lee".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge?
Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).