Meteor Man, The (Full Frame)

VHS, PG, 100 minutes, MGM

Go fly a kite, Superman. Hang up your cape, Batman. There's a new superhero in town, and he's ready for action! Writer/director Robert Townsend ("Hollywood Shuffle," "The Five Heartbeats") also takes a starring role in this magical inner city fairly tale about a substitute teacher who finds himself endowed with super powers when he is hit by meteor. As "The Meteor Man," he uses this newfound power to bring peace to his neighborhood and learns a few lessons to the Golden Lords, a nasty gang that has threatened his family and friends. Full of exciting action, special effects by George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic and a sizzling soundtrack featuring today's hottest rap stars, "The Meteor Man" also boasts one of the most impressive casts of movie and music talents ever assembled for one film including Bill Cosby, Marla Gibbs, Robert Guillaume, James Earl Jones, Luther Vandross, Sinbad, Big Daddy Kane, and many more! There's something for everyone here... don't miss it!.