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M.A.N.T.I.S.

  • Fernsehfilm
  • 1994
  • 1 Std. 35 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
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IHRE BEWERTUNG
M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994)
SuperheldActionDramaKriminalitätScience-Fiction

Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuA brilliant, wheelchair-bound scientist invents a form of exo-skeleton called the Mechanically Augmented Neuro Transmitter Interception System (M.A.N.T.I.S.) that turns him into a superhero ... Alles lesenA brilliant, wheelchair-bound scientist invents a form of exo-skeleton called the Mechanically Augmented Neuro Transmitter Interception System (M.A.N.T.I.S.) that turns him into a superhero and gives him the ability to fight the crime wave that is engulfing his city.A brilliant, wheelchair-bound scientist invents a form of exo-skeleton called the Mechanically Augmented Neuro Transmitter Interception System (M.A.N.T.I.S.) that turns him into a superhero and gives him the ability to fight the crime wave that is engulfing his city.

  • Regie
    • Eric Laneuville
  • Drehbuch
    • Sam Hamm
    • Sam Raimi
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Carl Lumbly
    • Bobby Hosea
    • Gina Torres
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    5,7/10
    518
    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    • Regie
      • Eric Laneuville
    • Drehbuch
      • Sam Hamm
      • Sam Raimi
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Carl Lumbly
      • Bobby Hosea
      • Gina Torres
    • 7Benutzerrezensionen
    • 7Kritische Rezensionen
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
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    Carl Lumbly
    Carl Lumbly
    • Dr. Miles Hawkins
    Bobby Hosea
    Bobby Hosea
    • Yuri Barnes
    Gina Torres
    Gina Torres
    • Dr. Amy Ellis
    Steve James
    Steve James
    • Antoine Pike
    Obba Babatundé
    Obba Babatundé
    • Cornell
    • (as Obba Babatunde)
    Marcia Cross
    Marcia Cross
    • Lila McEwan
    Wendy Raquel Robinson
    Wendy Raquel Robinson
    • Hawkins' Assistant
    Christopher M. Brown
    Christopher M. Brown
    • Hawkins' Assistant
    Philip Baker Hall
    Philip Baker Hall
    • Smitty
    Yvonne Farrow
    Yvonne Farrow
    • Magda
    Francis X. McCarthy
    Francis X. McCarthy
    • Chief Stark
    Alan Fudge
    Alan Fudge
    • Captain
    Grant Heslov
    Grant Heslov
    • TV Crew
    Luis Antonio Ramos
    Luis Antonio Ramos
    • TV Cameraman
    • (as Louis Ramos)
    Billy Kane
    • DeCarlos
    Jeremiah Birkett
    Jeremiah Birkett
    • Kid MG
    Dex Elliott Sanders
    • L.T.
    Theo Forsett
    • Jay
    • Regie
      • Eric Laneuville
    • Drehbuch
      • Sam Hamm
      • Sam Raimi
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    10Bykrscout

    MANTIS kicks cartilage butt!

    Say what you will about this series, the helmet and outfit he wears is amazing! thanks have to go to KNB EFX who designed and made the suit for the pilot and the series. the head piece alone is a thing of beauty but when seen close up and in person it becomes an even more astonishing work of art. The style and eyeball candy of this series alone is enough to give it a second shot. Wonder if anyone has the episodes on tape.
    trevinos

    Black TV History

    M.A.N.T.I.S. probably made TV history by being the first black super hero on prime-time TV that represented a positive role model. This show really should have been given a chance. Unfortunately, like many a black program, the show was cut way before its time. I admit the suit needs some work, but the overall concept of the show was great. How often do we see an successful African American man carrying a show and being a positive role model? Answer: rarely!!!!! I can only hope that changes will be made among the Big 4 networks. These networks are obviously in need of more ethnically-aware individuals who can make decisions about what shows get aired and how people of color are portrayed (positive & culturally valid). Maybe they'll give some of the great shows the opportunity they deserve to shine.
    garrard

    Much better than its short TV life

    While "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," the camp classic 60's "Batman," or even currently airing "Smallville," most shows based on the exploits of superheroes have short television careers. If the show adapted from the teleflck, "M.A.N.T.I.S" had been just as good, it may have lasted more than a few episodes.

    "M.A.N.T.I.S" introduces the world to "Dr. Miles Hawkins" (Carl Lumbly), a brilliant yet paraplegic scientist that, through the aid of special prosthetics and electronic equipment, becomes a "maker of right" in the constant fight against evil. In the pilot movie, Dr. Hawkins battles municipal corruption and drives one of the coolest cars in TV history: a 70's model Oldsmobile that converts to an airborne vehicle.

    Besides Lumbly's believable acting, the movie also sports some decent effects, along with an exciting score, reminiscent of "V" the miniseries and Bernard Herrmann's work on "North by Northwest".
    10consoling_darkness87

    one of the best

    without even thinking. Americans have issued an all white superhero rule. however mantis didn't abide by that rule. i think it's great. mantis was one of those show that had the hypnotic trance in it .it should come back and believe you me .it will get the audience it needs for mantis is a miraculous turn around for Hollywood producers or networks. beautifully orchestrated.one of the things that made mantis a masterpiece is that the cover up of the identities.think about all the superheroes you know. all of them no doubt has a startling resemblance to their normal counterpart but mantis however Dr. miles was on a wheel chair with a critical disease that prohibits him to walk. the mantis however walks and runs just like any other person. the mantis secret hideout is far away from Dr. miles public house so no one guessed that the two exist in the same body
    jdpc

    The first and most positive black superhero male role model character ever written in the world of sci-fi.

    (revised) Dr. Miles Hawkins, aka "the Mantis" is definitely the first and most positive black superhero male role model character ever written in the world of sci-fi... and thus, quite predictably, it was canceled by the Fox network,(on which it originally premiered), before very many episodes could be written.

    The Sci-Fi cable-TV channel then picked it up for about a year before it disappeared into the ether of black TV history.

    Having led a small campaign to persuade Fox to make this movie into a TV series, it was a heartbreak to see such a fine program fall so short, but the audience doesn't like black male role models to be be positive. Because while MANTIS failed, sitcoms such as "Martin" soared in the ratings with black audiences, even though Martin Lawrence presented a role model that was no better than that of "Amos and Andy", and so many other stereotypical images that are scorned so strongly be liberal black critics.

    So with a role model as positive as the image of MANTIS, a black crippled man who by his own genius and determination became a self-made millionaire and an self-made super-hero, why did MANTIS fail? Because Miles Hawkins was also the positive portrayal of a black Christian moral-conservative. THAT'S why!

    Sadly, if there is one thing Hollywood liberals detest and most wish to demonize and eradicate it is us black folks who are Christian moral-conservatives. But they never seem to mind representing us as thugs, criminals and anything opposite of good and decent.

    So once again the liberals who sell our youth out,(both in Hollywood and the NAACP), win again and in doing so, we black folks, as a whole, lose again. One small loss for MANTIS, one huge loss for the minds of young black viewers who so badly need such positive male role models as MANTIS presented.

    Well, at least we still have some great people to look up to in REAL life, such as former Presidential candidate Dr. Alan Keyes and Dr. Bill Cosby and a few others,(for now), bless them for the courage to stand up for good morals and decency, against the vast majority who choose the ignoble path instead!

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      Gina Torres's debut.
    • Patzer
      When MANTIS is holding Kid MG over the edge of the building, he jumps down to the ground quickly, and the wire holding MANTIS is visible as he descends.
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      Hawkins' Assistant: The problem appears to be neurological. The more you use the harness, the more dependent on it you become.

      Dr. Miles Hawkins: It's a technical problem. All progress comes at a cost.

      Hawkins' Assistant: The harness is destructive, Doctor! If you continue to wear it, you sacrifice any hope of recovery.

      Dr. Miles Hawkins: It's my body, Injia. I wouldn't dare test it on anyone else. If you don't like it, I can have you on the first plane back to Africa.

      Hawkins' Assistant: But then you'd have to find new assistants.

      [laughs]

      Hawkins' Assistant: I can just imagine the interview process, Doctor.

      [They both laugh]

      Dr. Miles Hawkins: I can always quit if I have to.

      Hawkins' Assistant: But you won't. You enjoy it too much, the freedom, the danger... perhaps even the violence. You're becoming addicted.

      Dr. Miles Hawkins: Don't ever presume to tell me about violence. It never touched me. I was blind, and it took a bullet to open my eyes.

      Hawkins' Assistant: It is the next bullet that I am worried about. You can not change the world on your own, Doctor!

      Dr. Miles Hawkins: I have a debt to pay, Injia! If I can help, I will, no matter what the cost.

      Hawkins' Assistant: As you say, Doctor. Nobility, it is the best excuse in the world.

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    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 8. Februar 1996 (Deutschland)
    • Herkunftsland
      • Vereinigte Staaten
    • Sprache
      • Englisch
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      • MANTIS
    • Produktionsfirmen
      • Wilbur Force Productions
      • Renaissance Pictures
      • Universal Television
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