# El hombre meteoro (1993)

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**Original title**: *The Meteor Man*
**Runtime**: 100 min
**Genres**: Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
**Directed by**: Robert Townsend
**Written by**: Robert Townsend
**Starring**: Robert Townsend, Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin, Robert Guillaume, James Earl Jones, Roy Fegan

> *Get meteorized.  Take a stand.*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

Here's a superhero joint that seems to understand its limitations. A meteorite gives a teacher superpowers, which he reluctantly uses to fight a local gang. Turns out, though, that the temporary nature of his powers somewhat lowers the stakes.

**Mood tags**: cozy, playful

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