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M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994) (TV)
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24 January 1994 (USA) morePlot:
A brilliant, wheelchair-bound scientist invents a form of exo-skeleton called the Mechanically Augmented... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Much better than its short TV life moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Carl Lumbly | ... | Dr. Miles Hawkins |
 | Bobby Hosea | ... | Yuri Barnes |
 | Gina Torres | ... | Dr. Amy Ellis |
 | Steve James | ... | Antoine Pike |
 | Obba Babatundé | ... | Cornell |
 | Marcia Cross | ... | Carla |
 | Wendy Raquel Robinson | ... | Hawkins' Assistant |
| Christopher M. Brown | ... | Hawkins' Assistant |
 | Philip Baker Hall | ... | Coronor Smitty |
 | Yvonne Farrow | ... | Magda |
 | Francis X. McCarthy | ... | Chief Stark |
 | Alan Fudge | ... | Captain |
| Grant Heslov | ... | TV Crew |
 | Luis Antonio Ramos | ... | TV Cameraman |
| Billy Kane | ... | DeCarlos |
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The title M.A.N.T.I.S. stands for: Mechanically Augmented Neuro-Transmitter Interception System. moreFAQ
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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".