Manimal (1983)
1h 30m
Running Time
September 30, 1983Release Date
Manimal (1983)
1h 30m
Running Time
September 30, 1983Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
Jonathan Chase is a British college professor at New York University who has the unusual ability to transform into any kind of animal he wants. He decides to use his power to assist the New York Police Department in solving unusual crimes, and in this series pilot, he teams up with cute cop Brooke and war buddy Ty to stop some terrorists from stealing a supply of toxic gas.
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Cast & Crew.
Simon MacCorkindale
Jonathan Chase
Melody Anderson
Brooke McKenzie
Glynn Turman
Ty Earl
Reni Santoni
Lt. Rivera
Lloyd Bochner
Jordon
Terry Kiser
Charles P. Drew
Russ Mayberry
Director
Wynn Irwin
Simmons
Details.
Wiki.
Manimal is an American superhero television series created by Glen A. Larson and Donald R. Boyle, it ran on NBC from September 30 to December 17, 1983. The show centers on the character Jonathan Chase (Simon MacCorkindale), a shape-shifting man who can turn himself into any animal he chooses. He uses this ability to help the police solve crimes.
The series ended after a brief eight episode run.