Superman

1978 7.1 (3953 votes) 2h 23m

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Genres

Science Fiction Action Adventure

Production Companies

Dovemead Films
Alexander and Ilya Salkind Productions
International Film Production

You'll believe a man can fly.

Overview

Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.

Key Crew

Screenplay: Robert Benton, David Newman, Leslie Newman, Mario Puzo

Director: Richard Donner

Story: Mario Puzo

Producer: Pierre Spengler

Director of Photography: Geoffrey Unsworth

Writer: Tom Mankiewicz

Top Cast

Christopher Reeve

Clark Kent / Superman

Margot Kidder

Lois Lane

Gene Hackman

Lex Luthor

Marlon Brando

Jor-El

Ned Beatty

Otis

Jackie Cooper

Perry White

Glenn Ford

Pa Kent

Trevor Howard

1st Elder

Videos

Modern Trailer Recut

Original Theatrical Trailer

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