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The Incredible Hulk Returns poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.1 / 100
1988·Action / Adventure / Drama·1h 33m

THE INCREDIBLE HULK RETURNS

“His pent-up anger has been seething for 6 long years. Tonight, the incredible explosion!”

Years after the end of the original series, David Banner continues his wandering search for a cure for the condition that turns him into the Hulk. He reunites with former colleague Don Blake, unaware of his mystical connection to Thor. When a criminal organization threatens their lives, Banner is forced to unleash the Hulk once again, marking the character’s return after the series finale.

Above the Line
Nicholas Corea, Bill Bixby·DirectorNicholas Corea·WriterStan Lee·CharactersChuck Colwell·Director of PhotographyLance Rubin·Original Music ComposerBriana London·Editor
Cast
Bill Bixby·Dr. David Bruce BannerLou Ferrigno·The HulkJack Colvin·Jack McGeeLee Purcell·Maggie ShawCharles Napier·Mike FoucheJohn Gabriel·Joshua LambertJay Baker·Zack LambertTim Thomerson·Jack LeBeauEric Allan Kramer·ThorSteve Levitt·Donald Blake
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 3
Nicholas Corea·DirectorCandace Allen·First Assistant DirectorJeffrey M. Ellis·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Nicholas Corea·WriterStan Lee·CharactersJack Kirby·Characters
Camera· 1
Chuck Colwell·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Briana London·EditorJanet Ashikaga·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Lance Rubin·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 7
John Casey·Costume DesignMichael Parker·Art DirectionJohn Goodwin·Makeup ArtistPamela Peitzman·Makeup ArtistChris Ubick·Set DecorationNorman T. Leavitt·Makeup ArtistChristopher Amy·Property Master
Production· 6
Nicholas Corea·Executive ProducerBill Bixby·Executive ProducerDebra Rubinstein·Casting DirectorJames Ragan·Production ManagerStan Lee·Consulting ProducerDaniel McPhee·Supervising Producer
Other Departments· 3
Darrell Redleaf-Fielder·Assistant HairstylistJay Wellington·HairstylistEdward J. Ulrich·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
62.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
IMDb
50%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Incredible Hulk Returns's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A2A0A
#336633
#669966
Mood
Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three male faces arranged horizontally against a dark green background. The leftmost face is a man with brown hair looking to the right. The”

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Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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