Introduction"The Return of the Incredible Hulk" is a 1977 tv movie, also referred to as "The Incredible Hulk: Death in the Family", which aired on CBS. It is the 2nd in a series of television movies that were the precursor to the popular tv series "The Incredible Hulk", starring Bill Bixby as Dr. David Banner and Lou Ferrigno as the Hulk. Directed by Alan J. Levi, the movie picks up where the very first TV film left off, with Banner searching for a cure for his monstrous change ego, the Hulk, while trying to avoid the authorities and assisting individuals in requirement along the way.
Plot SummaryContinuing his mission to find a treatment for his improvements into the Hulk, Dr. David Banner comes to a research study center run by the fantastic however reclusive biochemist Dr. Jonas Wilson. Posing as a handyman named David Benton, Banner hopes that Wilson's research study on chromosome control will hold the key to curing his condition. Banner starts operating at Wilson's lab, but his presence raises suspicion amongst Wilson's personnel, consisting of the devoted Dr. Jerry Shaw and the enthusiastic Dr. Gail Collins.
On the other hand, Banner befriends a teenage runaway girl called Julie Griffith, who has actually been remaining at the home of Wilson's business partner, Frank Townsend. Unbeknownst to Julie, Townsend is working with a criminal company led by the callous Riker, who looks for to gain control of an advanced enzyme developed by Wilson. The enzyme has the prospective to modify living organisms' hereditary structure and turn them into giant, unstoppable weapons.
As Banner begins to work closely with Wilson, he finds out that the researcher suffers from a terminal disease and has actually been experimenting on himself to attempt and extend his life. Wilson's condition takes a turn for the worse, and he is hurried into an experimental treatment, with Banner organizing the procedure. However, the treatment fails to save Wilson, and his death stimulates a power battle in between Shaw and Collins in the center that puts Banner's true identity and his work to cure the Hulk in jeopardy.
When Julie finds proof of Townsend's criminal activities, she tries to challenge him, only to be caught by Riker's guys. Banner learns of Julie's dilemma and hulks out, tracking down Riker and his gang to their hideout. Although at first gaining the edge, the Hulk winds up being subdued by a powerful tranquilizer suggested for another experiment - a genetically improved pack of large dogs produced using Wilson's enzyme.
With the Hulk sedated and held captive, Riker forces Julie to inject him with the enzyme in exchange for the Hulk's life. Julie complies, however the dose winds up being too strong for Riker, causing him to alter into a monstrous animal. The now-giant Riker goes on a rampage, triggering mayhem and destruction at the research center.
With little time left before the tranquilizer wears away and the Hulk emerges, Dr. Shaw convinces Julie to utilize a remedy established by Wilson to return Riker to his typical size. A transformed Riker attacks the restrained Hulk, forcing Julie to face Riker on her own. Eventually, she manages to administer the antidote, which shrinks Riker back to his human form however leaves him unconscious.
Conclusion"The Return of the Incredible Hulk" integrates action, drama, and science-fiction aspects to offer an amusing sequel to the initial 1977 television film. It showcases the internal dispute experienced by Dr. Banner as he tries to cure himself, while also proving the Hulk's capability to be a force for good when challenged with genuinely monstrous enemies. The film is an exceptional follow-up to the very first "Incredible Hulk" TV movie and acts as a precursor to the popular tv series that would continue Banner's ongoing battle for a treatment and his encounters with both normal people and amazing risks.
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