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Manimal (1983)

1h 30m

Running Time

September 30, 1983
Release Date

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Manimal (1983)

Name: Manimal
Genre: Crime, Fantasy
Released: 1983-09-30

1h 30m

Running Time

September 30, 1983
Release Date

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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

Wynn Irwin

Simmons

George Loros

Hollister

Lara Parker

Drew's Date

Ursula Andress

Karen Jade

Ed Lauter

Col. Hunt

Russ Mayberry

Director

Glen A. Larson

Writer

Donald R. Boyle

Writer

Details.

Release Date
September 30, 1983

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 30m

Content Rating
NR

Genres
Crime Fantasy

Last updated: 2025-02-16

Wiki.

Manimal is an American superhero television series created by Glen A. Larson and Donald R. Boyle which aired on Fridays at 9:00 pm ET 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.