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The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
Adventure · Fantasy · Drama · 1989
Falsely accused of assault, Dr. David Banner is arrested and placed on trial, facing the possibility of a long prison sentence. Blind attorney Matt Murdock takes on his defence, while secretly operating as the vigilante Daredevil. As the courtroom battle unfolds, Banner’s struggle to control the Hulk leads to a dangerous confrontation with criminal mastermind Wilson Fisk.
Movie details
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
“One is the ultimate victim. The other is the ultimate hero. Tonight they will share their secrets, and join their incredible powers in a battle for survival on the ultimate battleground — the street.”
1989 Adventure · Fantasy · Drama 1h 35m
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TMDB
6.4 / 10
Community rating
Falsely accused of assault, Dr. David Banner is arrested and placed on trial, facing the possibility of a long prison sentence. Blind attorney Matt Murdock takes on his defence, while secretly operating as the vigilante Daredevil. As the courtroom battle unfolds, Banner’s struggle to control the Hulk leads to a dangerous confrontation with criminal mastermind Wilson Fisk.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Trial of the Incredible Hulk?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Bill Bixby
Written by
Gerald Di Pego
Bill Bixby
David Banner
Lou Ferrigno
The Hulk
Marta DuBois
Ellie Mendez
Nancy Everhard
Christa Klein
Nicholas Hormann
Edgar
Richard Cummings Jr.
Al Pettiman
Joseph Mascolo
Albert G. Tendelli
Court is in session
Put The Trial of the Incredible Hulk on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.