Swackhamer and starring Nicholas Hammond and Thayer David. A television series , known as The Amazing Spider-Man, followed in 1978. Initial release: -September 14, 1977 Director: -E.W. Swackhamer Running time: -92 minutes Genres: -Superhero movie, Fantasy, Crime Fiction, Science Fiction, Drama, Family, Action Film. Cast: -Nicholas Hammond -Michael Pataki -Lisa Eilbacher -David White -Hilly Hicks