Exo-Man

A scientist, Dr. Harding, develops an advanced exoskeleton suit that grants superhuman strength and agility. When he is caught in a lab accident, he believes he has died and becomes the masked superhero 'Exo-Man'. He then dedicates himself to fighting crime in Los Angeles, unaware that his wife and his colleagues are trying to locate him and bring him back to reality.

Exo-Man was a made-for-television movie that garnered mixed to positive reviews, primarily appreciated for its unique premise and early exploration of superhero themes in a grounded, realistic setting for its time. While some critics noted its somewhat predictable plot, others praised its ambition and visual effects, which were notable for a television production in the 1970s. The film found a modest audience and is remembered as an interesting, albeit somewhat forgotten, entry in the early history of television superhero films.

• Praised for its creative concept and ambition.

• Noted for its early depiction of advanced technological suits in a superhero context.

• Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat formulaic for its genre.

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The film is notable for featuring a pre-stuntman career appearance by Bob Yerkes, a well-known Hollywood stuntman who also portrayed the Creature from the Black Lagoon in the 1950s.