The Flash

– The Flash is a 1990 American television series that starred John Wesley Shipp as the superhero, the ..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
48 Minutes
Release Year:
1990-1991
The Flash
The Flash (1990-1991)

The Flash is a 1990 American television series that starred John Wesley Shipp as the superhero, the Flash, and co-starred Amanda Pays. The series was developed from the DC Comics characters by the writing team of Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo, and produced by their company, Pet Fly Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television. Composer Danny Elfman wrote the show’s title theme, and Stan Winston Studios built the costume.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
USA
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The Flash (1990-1991) - Trailer

Release Date:

20 Sep 1990

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-PG – Parental Guidance is recommended

This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Programs rated TV-PG may contain some material that parents or guardians may find inappropriate for younger children. Programs assigned a TV-PG rating may include some inappropriate language, very little sexual content, suggestive dialogue, and/or moderate violence.

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Plot:

In a freak accident, police crime scene investigator Barry Allen is struck by lightning and doused in chemicals. Barry discovers that this accident had given him powers, able to move at nearly the speed of sound. With the help of STAR Labs scientist Tina McGee, he learns to control his powers...but when his older brother Jay (a motorcycle cop) is killed in the line of duty, Barry asks Tina to make him a special costume that can withstand the rigors of hyperspeed travel. He sets forth to clean up the streets of Central City as The Flash.

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10

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