The Incredible Hulk Returns is a 1988 American made-for-television superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character the Hulk which serves as a continuation of the 1978–1982 television series The Incredible Hulk. In The Incredible Hulk Returns, Dr. David Banner, a scientist who transforms into a green-skinned superhuman monster when enraged, believes that he has found a potential cure for his condition, but he is sabotaged by the inexplicable arrival of the arrogant warrior-god Thor, who has been banished from Valhalla. The two then team-up to battle a rising criminal organization. Bill Bixby returns as Banner and Lou Ferrigno reprises his role of the Hulk. Eric Kramer makes his first and only appearance as Thor and Steve Levitt stars as Donald Blake. This was also Jack Colvin's last appearance as Jack McGee.
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Superhero, Drama |
| Created by | Kenneth Johnson |
| Written by | Nicholas Corea |
| Directed by | Nicholas Corea |
| Starring | Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Eric Kramer, Steve Levitt, Jack Colvin, Charles Napier, Lee Purcell, Tim Thomerson |
| Theme music composer | Lance Rubin, "The Lonely Man Theme" by Joe Harnell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Executive producer(s) | Bill Bixby, Nicholas Corea |
| Producer(s) | Daniel McPhee |
| Location(s) | 30708 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, California, Spelling Television Inc - 5700 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, Courtyard Pl, Los Angeles, California, Tiffany Court - 616 S Masselin Ave, Los Angeles, California, Palomino Nightclub - 6907 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California |
| Cinematography | Chuck Colwell |
| Editor(s) | Janet Ashikaga, Briana London |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Bixby-Brandon Productions, New World Television, Marvel Comics |
| Distributor | New World International |
| Original network | NBC |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Mono |
| Preceded by | The Incredible Hulk |
| Followed by | The Trial of the Incredible Hulk |
| Netflix ID | 60027353 |
About The Incredible Hulk Returns
Made-for-television superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character the Hulk. It was a continuation of the series The Incredible Hulk.
Achievement of The Incredible Hulk Returns
Stan Lee was a consultant on the film.
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Latest information about The Incredible Hulk Returns updated on July 28 2021.
