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Jackal: Directed by Ron Satlof. With Peter Barton, Amy Steel, Louis Gossett Jr., Judson Scott. Matthew Star appears to be a typical teenager, but in actuality is an alien who is a member of the ruling family of his planet, who are endowed with powers like telekinesis and telepathy.
The Powers of Matthew Star - Jackal - S1 E1 - Pilot September 17, 1982
The Powers of Matthew Star S01E01 Jackal. Matthew Star appears to be a typical teenager, but in actuality is an alien who is a member of the ruling family of his planet, who are...
The program, originally slated to debut in 1981 with the new title and storyline, was delayed when Peter Barton fell backward onto pyrotechnics and was badly burned, while co-star Louis Gossett Jr., tied to a chair, had fallen on top of Barton but managed to rescue him.
The Powers of Matthew Star is an American science fiction television series that aired on NBC on Friday evenings from September 17, 1982 until April 8, 1983. It starred Peter Barton as the title character, the alien prince Matthew "E'Hawke" Star of the planet Quadris, who used his powers to fight crime.
"The Powers of Matthew Star" Jackal (TV Episode 1982) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
When his home planet was invaded, his parents gave him when he was a baby to one of their trusted emissaries, who went to Earth because it's almost like their home world. And they await the time when Matthew's powers are developed enough that he can return and lead his people against the invaders.
