The Incredible Hulk (1977)

Overview
During an experiment gone bad, radiation turns a scientist into a raging green behemoth whenever he becomes agitated. Unable to control his transformations, David Banner searches for a cure as he crosses the country, fugitive-style, with a dogged tabloid reporter on his trail.
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Overview
During an experiment gone bad, radiation turns a scientist into a raging green behemoth whenever he becomes agitated. Unable to control his transformations, David Banner searches for a cure as he crosses the country, fugitive-style, with a dogged tabloid reporter on his trail.
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The film's core conflict, centered on a personal struggle with an uncontrollable power and the ethics of military and scientific intervention, lacks a strong inherent political valence. While it critiques military overreach, it balances this with the necessity of containing a dangerous force, ultimately focusing on apolitical themes of personal mastery and responsibility.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast, reflecting the norms of its production era. Its narrative centers on the protagonist's personal journey without explicitly addressing or critiquing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes.
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The 1977 television series 'The Incredible Hulk' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on Dr. David Banner's journey and encounters, without addressing queer identity or experiences, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The series primarily focuses on David Banner and the Hulk's physical conflicts. Female characters are generally in supporting roles and are not depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The 1977 TV series primarily features Dr. David Banner and the Hulk, both of whom maintain their established male gender from the source comics. The show largely introduced original supporting characters rather than gender-swapping existing ones from the Marvel canon.
The 1977 series features David Banner (Bill Bixby) and the Hulk (Lou Ferrigno), both portrayed by white actors, consistent with the comic book character Bruce Banner. Other significant characters are either original or maintain racial consistency with their comic counterparts, if applicable.
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