M.A.N.T.I.S. (Complete Series) - 4-DVD Set ( MANTIS )

M.A.N.T.I.S. (Complete Series) - 4-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: MANTIS
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 4 )

Running Time:
1080 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Multi-DVD Set
Scene Access
Steelbook Edition

Movie filmed in 1994 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Cliff Bole
Kim Manners

Written By:
Sam Raimi
Sam Hamm

Actors:
Carl Lumbly ..... Dr. Miles Hawkins (22 episodes, 1994-1997)
Roger Rees ..... John Stonebrake (22 episodes, 1994-1997)
Chris Gartin ..... Taylor Savage (22 episodes, 1994-1997)
Galyn Görg ..... Lt. Leora Maxwell (22 episodes, 1994-1997)
Gary Graham ..... Capt. Ken Hetrick (9 episodes, 1994-1995)

Synopsis:

Miles Hawkins thought he had it all - money brains a great family and a killer serve. A bullet changed his life leaving him paralysed. Now it's about to change again. Hawkins has invented a 'harness' a piece of cutting edge technology which allows the transmitters in the brain to bypass the spine. Translation: he can walk again and do more than that. He assumes the identity of the Mantis and fights back.

A paralyzed African-American scientist builds a powerful exo-skeleton in order to walk again, and uses his new abilities to fight crime.
Season 1
First Steps S1, Ep1 26 Aug. 1994
MANTIS must stop an evil crime lord who has stolen a deadly virus.
Tango Blue S1, Ep2 2 Sep. 1994
MANTIS starts a weapons turn-in program; only to have the weapons stolen by a band of pirates.
Days of Rage S1, Ep3 9 Sep. 1994
MANTIS must stop a group of young students from continuing in an experimental drug program.
Cease Fire S1, Ep4 16 Sep. 1994
MANTIS discovers his ex-girlfriend is the target of an international assassin.
Soldier of Misfortune S1, Ep5 23 Sep. 1994
A virtual reality soldier is on the hunt for MANTIS.
Gloves Off S1, Ep6 30 Sep. 1994
MANTIS uncovers an organization which runs underground; to-the-death bloodsport matches.
The Black Dragon S1, Ep7 7 Oct. 1994
MANTIS must use his high-tech superpowers against the dangerous warriors of the Yakuza.
To Prey in Darkness S1, Ep8 14 Oct. 1994
MANTIS becomes the prime target of a sophisticated group of criminals.
Fire in the Heart S1, Ep9 21 Oct. 1994
MANTIS searches for an arsonist after several local businesses mysteriously burn.
Thou Shalt Not Kill S1, Ep10 4 Nov. 1994
Hawkins tries to control his rage against those who permanently disabled him. Part 1 of 2.
Revelation S1, Ep11 11 Nov. 1994
The police force continues its attempt to hunt down the MANTIS. Part 2 of 2.
Through the Dark Circle S1, Ep12 18 Nov. 1994
MANTIS must rescue Port Columbia when 'The Men in Black'' plan to take over the city.
The Eyes Beyond S1, Ep13 9 Dec. 1994
MANTIS is mysteriously thrown into the future and finds Port Columbia governed by a computer.
Faces in the Mask S1, Ep14 16 Dec. 1994
MANTIS tries to track down a killer after many founding members of the Micropower Corporation die.
The Sea Wasp S1, Ep15 6 Jan. 1995
Hawkins needs the MANTIS to save him after he falls under the spell of the notorious Dr. Marisa Savoy.
Progenitor S1, Ep16 20 Jan. 1995
A crazy scientist kidnaps Miles and replaces him with a clone.
Switches S1, Ep17 27 Jan. 1995
MANTIS must stop a mysterious presence that is living in the electronic wiring of Port Columbia.
The Delusionist S1, Ep18 10 Feb. 1995
MANTIS must stop a traveling magician that uses a mind control machine.
Fast Forward S1, Ep19 17 Feb. 1995
MANTIS faces a criminal who has the ability to move so fast he is invisible.
Spider in the Tower S1, Ep20 3 Mar. 1995
MANTIS strikes back when Ruell the Spider is positioned to attack Port Columbia.
Ancestral Evil S1, Ep21 7 Sep. 1997
Stonebrake needs help from the MANTIS when he brings to life an ancestor who goes on a killing spree.
Ghost of the Ice S1, Ep22 14 Sep. 1997
Miles and John are stalked by a unseen predator. When Leora and Taylor come, they wind up hunted as well. The Mantis finds out the only way for to stop the creature might be to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Miles Hawkins thought he had it all - money, brains, a great family and a killer serve. A bullet changed his life. Left him paralyzed. Now, today, it's about to change again. Hawkins has invented a 'harness.' It's a piece of cutting edge technology with a headgear which allows the transmitters in the brain to bypass the spine. Translation: he can walk again. Actually, he can do more than that. He has more than he had before. Increased strength, speed, agility. The one thing he can't do is be normal. Either he's in a wheelchair, or he's in this techno-getup. Can't take a stroll in the park like you or me. What's he to do? At first a reluctant hero, Hawkins is drawn into a world of fighting crime because the violence which turned his life upside-down is doing the same to the world around him. While in the harness and headset, he assumes the identity of the Mantis and fights back. He's armed with a sophisticated array of hi-tech tools like the Chrysalid, a prototype police vehicle that can fly and go underwater. He's assisted by two people. John Stonebrake is his long-time friend and professional colleague who also happens to be the best man around for turning Hawkins' theories into nuts and bolts circuit boards. Taylor Savidge is a fast-wheeling, Gen-X bike courier who found out about the Hawkins/Mantis connection and demanded his way onto a team where an action junkie like himself can feel at home. Lined up in opposition is everyone else. The cops (including Detective Leora Maxwell who Hawkins is falling for) thinks he's making them look bad and want him brought to justice as a vigilante. The media wants to expose him. The criminals think he's bad for business. 'M.A.N.T.I.S.' takes place in a huge megalopolis on the West Coast. It takes place today. He could be in your neighborhood tonight.

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