Spider-Man Strikes Back

Peter Parker faces a complex crisis when plutonium disappears from his university, leading to the construction of an atomic bomb. While some students acquire the materials to highlight poor security, a criminal named Mr. White steals the device to carry out a large-scale threat. As Spider-Man works to recover the weapon and stop the villain from destroying a city, Peter must also evade police suspicion and handle a journalist eager for an interview.

This 1978 television movie was directed by Ron Satlof, marking the first entry in a list of two films he directed before Waikiki in 1980. The screenplay was written by Robert Janes, who also served as a producer alongside Satlof. The cast features Nicholas Hammond in the role of Peter Parker and Spider-Man, supported by Robert F. Simon as J. Jonah Jameson, JoAnna Cameron as Gale Hoffman, and Robert Alda as Mr. White. The production was handled by Charles Fries Productions and CBS Studios in the United States.

The film has a runtime of 89 minutes and blends action, science fiction, and family genres. It currently holds a rating of 5.8/10 on TMDB based on 86 votes.