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Spider-Man Strikes Back (1978): Cast & Plot

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Spider-Man Strikes Back is a 1978 fantasy family film directed by Ron Satlof, starring Nicholas Hammond as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Robert Alda and Simon Scott. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Spider-Man Strikes Back (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Ron Satlof
Genres
Fantasy , Family , Adventure , Action
Original language
English
Studio
Charles Fries Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Spider-Man Strikes Back About?

The premise of Spider-Man Strikes Back without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

At New York State University a careless tutor hands three students the components needed to build an atomic bomb. Peter Parker investigates, while police suspect him and a savvy journalist pushes for a Spider‑Man interview. Greedy millionaire Mr. White seeks the bomb for himself, forcing Spider‑Man to stop him from detonating it at the World Trade Center.

Spider-Man Strikes Back Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
  • spider man character
  • peter parker character
  • j. jonah jameson character
  • psychotronic film
  • caught snooping
  • damsel in distress
  • bound and gagged
  • bell bottoms
  • peril
  • death trap
  • distressed damsel rescued
  • lying woman
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  • newspaper story
  • villain
  • music studio
  • conspiracy
  • bikini
  • kidnapping
  • kidnapping a reporter
  • nosey female reporter
  • kidnapped woman
  • female reporter
  • superhero action
  • superhero fantasy
  • spider verse
  • marvel shared universe
  • shared universe
  • atomic bomb
  • millionaire
  • journalist
  • police
  • university
  • student
  • based on comic book
  • extortionist
  • extortion
  • new york city
  • manhattan new york city
  • world trade center manhattan new york city
  • policeman
  • superhero
  • edited from tv series
  • sequel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Spider-Man Strikes Back Cast & Characters

Nicholas Hammond leads the cast as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, with Robert Alda as Mr. White and Simon Scott as Dr. Baylor. Directed by Ron Satlof; 22 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ron Satlof

More films directed by Ron Satlof: Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster, Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer, The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage and Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake.

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Plot

Spider-Man Strikes Back Plot Summary

What happens in Spider-Man Strikes Back from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens with a frenzied emergency response as FDNY, the NYPD, and ambulances converge on a collapsing building. A woman recently through a painful breakup stands at a breaking point, but Spider-Man [Nicholas Hammond] rescues her at the last moment, and the onlookers erupt in applause for the masked hero.

At New York State University, Dr. Baylor [Simon Scott] unveils a plan to run a plutonium experiment, a prospect that unsettles Peter and his fellow students who fear the danger such a test could unleash. Into this tense atmosphere steps Gale Hoffman [JoAnna Cameron], a determined journalist eager to secure an interview with Spider-Man after the rescue, sensing that the wall-crawler’s actions could become the stuff of a bigger story.

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The whole story of Spider-Man Strikes Back, scene by scene

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Cars

Cars in Spider-Man Strikes Back

50 cars on screen, including the 1967 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1975 Ford LTD.

All 50 cars
  • 1967 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in Spider-Man Strikes Back 1967 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Main role
  • 1975 Ford LTD in Spider-Man Strikes Back 1975 Ford LTD Important role
  • 1974 Subaru DL in Spider-Man Strikes Back 1974 Subaru DL Important role
  • 1978 Yamaha IT 175 D in Spider-Man Strikes Back 1978 Yamaha IT 175 D Important role
Details

Spider-Man Strikes Back Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “The Deadly Dust” and “Spider-Man: The Deadly Dust”.

Also known as
  • The Deadly Dust
  • Spider-Man: The Deadly Dust
  • スパイダーマン／プルトニウムを追え
  • The Amazing Spider-Man: Spider-Man Strikes Back
  • 蜘蛛侠：反击战
  • L'uomo ragno colpisce ancora
  • Spider-Man schlägt zurück
  • Spider-Man 2: El Hombre Araña en acción
  • La Riposte de l'homme-araignée
  • Спайдър-мен отвръща на удара
  • Человек-паук: Снова в бою
  • スパイダーマン プルトニウムを追え
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  • O Homem-Aranha Contra-Ataca

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FAQ

Spider-Man Strikes Back FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Spider-Man Strikes Back?

Spider-Man Strikes Back runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Spider-Man Strikes Back released?

Spider-Man Strikes Back was released on May 8, 1978.

Who directed Spider-Man Strikes Back?

Spider-Man Strikes Back was directed by Ron Satlof.

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Who is in the cast of Spider-Man Strikes Back?

Spider-Man Strikes Back stars Nicholas Hammond as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Robert Alda as Mr. White and Simon Scott as Dr. Baylor, among 22 credited actors.

Does Spider-Man Strikes Back have a post-credit scene?

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

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