Superman: The Movie (1978)
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Richard Donner's big-budget blockbuster Superman: The Movie is an immensely entertaining recounting of the origin of the famous comic book character. Opening on Krypton (where Marlon Brando plays Superman's father), the film follows the Man of Steel (Christopher Reeve) as he's sent to Earth where he develops his alter-ego Clark Kent and is raised by a Midwestern family. In no time, the movie has run through his teenage years, and Clark gets a job at the Daily Planet, where he is a news reporter. It's there that he falls in love with Lois Lane (Margot Kidder), who is already in love with Superman. But the love story is quickly sidetracked once the villainous Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) launches a diabolical plan to conquer the world and kill Superman. Superman: The Movie is filled with action, special effects and a surprising amount of humor. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Starring:
- Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, (more)
- Director(s):
- Richard Donner
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Superman: The Movie
Richard Donner's big-budget blockbuster Superman: The Movie is an immensely entertaining recounting of the origin of the famous comic book character. Opening on Krypton (where Marlon Brando plays Superman's father), the film follows the Man of Steel (Christopher Reeve) as he's sent to Earth where he develops his alter-ego Clark Kent and is raised by a Midwestern family. In no time, the movie has run through his teenage years, and Clark gets a job at the Daily Planet, where he is a news reporter. It's there that he falls in love with Lois Lane (Margot Kidder), who is already in love with Superman. But the love story is quickly sidetracked once the villainous Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) launches a diabolical plan to conquer the world and kill Superman. Superman: The Movie is filled with action, special effects and a surprising amount of humor. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 154 mins
Complete Cast of Superman: The Movie
- Marlon Brando - Jor-El
- Christopher Reeve - Clark Kent/Superman
- Ned Beatty - Otis
- Glenn Ford - Jonathan Kent
- Jack O'Halloran - Non
- Maria Schell - Vond-Ah
- Susannah York - Lara
- Marc McClure - Jimmy Olsen
- Harry Andrews - Second Elder
- Aaron Smolinski - Baby Clark Kent
- Rex Reed - Himself
- Randy Jurgensen - Officer
- Larry Lamb - 1st Reporter
- John Stuart - 10th Elder
- Burnell Tucker - Agent
- Ray Evans - 6th Reporter
- Graham McPherson - Lieutenant
- Weston Gavin - Mugger
- John Cassady - 3rd Reporter
- Colin Skeaping - Pilot
- William Russell - 8th Elder
- Brian Protheroe - Co-Pilot
- Roy Stevens - Warden
- Robert MacLeod - General
- Billy Mitchell - 1st Editor
- Michael Ensign - Newscaster
- Kirk Alyn - Young Lois Lane's father (on train)
- Larry Hagman - Major
- Lise Hilboldt - 1st Secretary
- Paul Tuerpé - Sgt. Hayley
- Chuck Julian - Assistant
- Penelope Lee - 9th Elder
- Robert Whelan - 2nd Crewman
- Antony Scott - 5th Reporter
- Vass Anderson - 3rd Elder
- Gene Hackman - Lex Luthor
- Margot Kidder - Lois Lane
- Jackie Cooper - Perry White
- Trevor Howard - First Elder
- Valerie Perrine - Eve Teschmacher
- Terence Stamp - Gen. Zod
- Jeff East - Young Clark Kent
- Sarah Douglas - Ursa
- Lee Quigley - Baby Kal-El
- Norman Warwick - Superchief Driver
- Robert Dahdah - Newspaper Customer
- Jayne Tottman - Little Girl
- Norwich Duff - Newscaster
- John Ratzenberger - 1st Controller
- John Hollis - 4th Elder
- Robert Henderson - 2nd Editor
- Lawrence Trimble - 1st Crewman
- Ray Hassett - Officer 2
- David Yorston - Petty Officer
- Phyllis Thaxter - Maftha Kent
- Bo Rucker - Pimp
- Diane Sherry - Lana Lang
- Matt Russo - News Vendor
- Robert O'Neill - Admiral
- Stephen Kahan - Officer 1
- David Baxt - Burglar
- Alan Tilvern - 2nd Controller
- Bill Bailey - State Senator
- David Neal - 7th Elder
- Vincent Marzello - 1st Copy Boy
- Rex Everhart - Desk Sergeant
- Phil Brown - State Senator
- Noel Neill - Couple on Train
- David Calder - 3rd Crewman
- John Cording - 2nd Hood
- Director(s):
- Richard Donner
- Writer(s):
- David Newman, Mario Puzo, Robert Benton
- Producer(s):
- Alexander Salkind, Pierre Spengler, Ilya Salkind
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Mild Violence, Excellent For Children, Adult Situations, Adult Language)
- Categories:
- Action / Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- 1978 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Michael Balcon Award
- 1978 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Michael Balcon Award
- 1978 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Michael Balcon Award
- 1978 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Most Promising Newcomer
- 1978 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Michael Balcon Award
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