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Spider-Man (1977): Cast

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Spider-Man is a 1977 sci-fi action film directed by E.W. Swackhamer, starring Nicholas Hammond as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, David White and Bob Harks. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Spider-Man (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
E.W. Swackhamer
Genres
Sci-Fi , Action , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Spider-Man About?

The premise of Spider-Man without spoilers.

A live‑action adventure starring the world’s favorite superhero, Peter Parker discovers his new spider‑like abilities just as a ruthless extortionist threatens a coordinated mass‑suicide unless a massive ransom is paid. Using his powers, Parker must race against time to outwit the villain and prevent the tragedy.

Spider-Man Themes & Keywords

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  • extortionist
  • marvel comics
  • superhero
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  • family relationships
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Cast & crew

Spider-Man Cast & Characters

Nicholas Hammond leads the cast as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, with David White as J. Jonah Jameson and Bob Harks as Session Guest (uncredited). Directed by E.W. Swackhamer; 27 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Spider-Man

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Videos

Spider-Man Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Spider-Man.

Spider Man (1977) Trailer
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Spider-Man Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “The Amazing Spider-Man” and “L'uomo ragno”.

Also known as
  • The Amazing Spider-Man
  • L'uomo ragno
  • Spider-Man - Der Spinnenmensch
  • L'Homme araignée
  • Spider-Man: El hombre araña
  • A Csodálatos pókember
  • Невероятният Спайдър-мен
  • El asombroso Spider-Man
  • 어메이징 스파이더맨
  • Homem-Aranha
  • Людина-павук
  • Örümcek-Adam
+2 more
  • スパイダーマン
  • 神奇的蜘蛛侠

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FAQ

Spider-Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Spider-Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Spider-Man?

Spider-Man runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Spider-Man released?

Spider-Man was released on September 14, 1977.

Who directed Spider-Man?

Spider-Man was directed by E.W. Swackhamer.

More films by E.W. Swackhamer

Who is in the cast of Spider-Man?

Spider-Man stars Nicholas Hammond as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, David White as J. Jonah Jameson and Bob Harks as Session Guest (uncredited), among 27 credited actors.

Does Spider-Man have a post-credit scene?

No. Spider-Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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