The Six Million Dollar Man Wine Women And War
The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women, and War is a 1973 television movie that served as the pilot for the popular sci-fi series, The Six Million Dollar Man. The film was directed by Russ Mayberry and starred Lee Majors as Colonel Steve Austin, a former astronaut who is severely injured in a crash and is rebuilt with advanced bionic technology.
Plot
The movie begins with Colonel Steve Austin testing a new aircraft, which crashes and leaves him severely injured. Austin is rebuilt with bionic technology, including a bionic arm, legs, and an eye. He is then recruited by the government to work as a secret agent.
His first mission is to investigate a group of foreign agents who are attempting to steal a top-secret missile guidance system. Along the way, Austin meets and falls in love with a woman named Jaime Sommers, who also has bionic implants.
Cast
The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women, and War starred Lee Majors as Colonel Steve Austin, Richard Anderson as Oscar Goldman, and Britt Ekland as Katrina Volana. Other notable cast members include Alan Oppenheimer, Martin E. Brooks, and Jennifer Darling.
Legacy
The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women, and War was a critical and commercial success and led to the creation of the popular TV series, The Six Million Dollar Man. The show ran for five seasons and 100 episodes, from 1974 to 1978. The series was also followed by a spin-off series, The Bionic Woman, which starred Lindsay Wagner as Jaime Sommers.
The Six Million Dollar Man franchise has had a lasting impact on popular culture and has been referenced in numerous films, TV shows, and other media.
Conclusion
The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women, and War is a classic sci-fi television movie that introduced audiences to the iconic character of Colonel Steve Austin. The film's success led to the creation of the popular TV series, The Six Million Dollar Man, and helped establish Lee Majors as a television star. The franchise has had a lasting impact on popular culture and remains a beloved part of sci-fi history.