A psychiatrist trades his stethoscope for sorcery in this 1978 Marvel adventure.
DR. STRANGE
Battle of the sorcerers burns the screen with electric flame
A psychiatrist becomes the new Sorcerer Supreme of the Earth in order to battle an evil Sorceress from the past.
Dr. Strange is a 1978 United States action, adventure, fantasy, and science fiction film directed by Philip DeGuere Jr. about a psychiatrist who becomes the new Sorcerer Supreme of the Earth to battle an evil Sorceress from the past.
- Director
- Philip DeGuere Jr.
- Writers
- Philip DeGuere Jr., Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
- Release
- 1978
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- Doctor Strange
Why Cult
This 1978 film adapts Marvel's mystical hero for the small screen, long before the MCU was a twinkle in Hollywood’s eye.
Peter Hooten stars as Dr. Stephen Strange, a psychiatrist who’s unexpectedly recruited for magical duty as Earth’s new Sorcerer Supreme.
Jessica Walter brings sinister style as Morgan LeFay, the evil sorceress threatening the fate of the world.
The film sports late-70s production values, blending fantasy, science fiction, and a dash of groovy style.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Dr. Strange about? +
A psychiatrist becomes the new Sorcerer Supreme of the Earth to battle an evil Sorceress from the past.
When was Dr. Strange released? +
Dr. Strange was released in 1978.
Who directed Dr. Strange? +
Dr. Strange was directed by Philip DeGuere Jr.
How long is Dr. Strange? +
Dr. Strange has a runtime of 93 minutes.
What genre is Dr. Strange? +
Dr. Strange is an action, adventure, fantasy, and science fiction film.
Where can I watch Dr. Strange? +
Dr. Strange is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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