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The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989): Cast & Plot

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The Trial of the Incredible Hulk is a 1989 action sci-fi film starring Bill Bixby as David Banner, Rex Smith and John Rhys-Davies. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Trial of the Incredible Hulk About?

The premise of The Trial of the Incredible Hulk without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After stopping a mugging, Dr. David Banner is arrested for assault and confined. Blind lawyer Matt Murdock, secretly the vigilante Daredevil, convinces Banner to help locate the thieves, suspecting they work for his nemesis Kingpin. Fearing exposure, Banner escapes as the Hulk, forcing Murdock to reveal his own origin and setting the two heroes against the Kingpin’s criminal empire.

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk Themes & Keywords

· 43 tags
  • daredevil the marvel comics character
  • matt murdock character
  • 1980s
  • psychotronic film
  • despair
  • bully
  • directed by cast member
  • the incredible hulk character
  • stan lee cameo
  • superhero action
  • superhero sci fi
  • split personality
+31 more
  • crossover
  • british actor playing american character
  • shared universe
  • marvel shared universe
  • daredevil character
  • kingpin character
  • cameo
  • blind man
  • wilson fisk character
  • subway
  • crime fighter
  • superhero
  • lawyer
  • attempted rape
  • tv series reunion
  • character turns green
  • green skin
  • radioactive powers
  • blind superhero
  • based on comic
  • secret identity
  • blindness
  • organized crime
  • courtroom
  • costume
  • witness
  • transformation
  • mob hit
  • blind lawyer
  • dual identity
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk Cast & Characters

Bill Bixby leads the cast as David Banner, with Rex Smith as Mat Murdock / Daredevil and John Rhys-Davies as Wilson Fisk.

Also Starring in The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

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Plot

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk Plot Summary

What happens in The Trial of the Incredible Hulk from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Still on the run, David Bruce Banner makes his way toward a sprawling city, hoping to keep his cover as David Belson. This metropolis is not just a backdrop; it is a place where crime bosses tighten their grip and a formidable figure named Wilson Fisk rules from the shadows. At the same time, a mysterious vigilante known as Daredevil keeps a close watch over the streets, blending into the city’s maze of alleys and high-rise towers.

Full summary

The whole story of The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know The Trial of the Incredible Hulk?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What alias does David Bruce Banner use while traveling to the city?

Cars

Cars in The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

34 cars on screen, including the 1988 BMW 750iL E32 and the 1971 Chevrolet Blazer.

All 34 cars
  • 1988 BMW 750iL E32 in The Trial of the Incredible Hulk 1988 BMW 750iL E32 Important role
  • 1971 Chevrolet Blazer in The Trial of the Incredible Hulk 1971 Chevrolet Blazer Important role
  • 1986 Dodge Ram Van in The Trial of the Incredible Hulk 1986 Dodge Ram Van Important role
  • 1973 GMC Jimmy in The Trial of the Incredible Hulk 1973 GMC Jimmy Important role
Details

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Le Procès de l'incroyable Hulk” and “Der unheimliche Hulk vor Gericht”.

Also known as
  • Le Procès de l'incroyable Hulk
  • Der unheimliche Hulk vor Gericht
  • O Julgamento do Incrível Hulk
  • Proces s neuveritelným Hulkem
  • El juicio del increíble Hulk
  • Processo all'incredibile Hulk
  • Il processo dell'incredibile Hulk
  • Hulk przed sadem
  • Neverovatni Hulk pred sudom
  • Невероятный Халк: Испытание
  • El juicio del hombre increíble
  • Η Δίκη του Χαλκ
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  • 浩克5:审判 (卢·费里诺)
  • Der unglaubliche Hulk vor Gericht
  • המשפט של הענק הירוק
  • Proces s neuvěřitelným Hulkem
  • Hulk przed sądem
  • 浩克的审判

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FAQ

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Trial of the Incredible Hulk?

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Trial of the Incredible Hulk released?

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk was released on May 7, 1989.

Who is in the cast of The Trial of the Incredible Hulk?

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk stars Bill Bixby as David Banner, Rex Smith as Mat Murdock / Daredevil and John Rhys-Davies as Wilson Fisk, among 23 credited actors.

Does The Trial of the Incredible Hulk have a post-credit scene?

No. The Trial of the Incredible Hulk has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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