Film
Superman (1978)
You'll believe a man can fly.
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction· Directed by Richard Donner· 144 min
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.
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- The movie that makes a legend come to life.
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Connections
Superman
- Superman (1978) — this film
- Superman II (1980)
The Man of Steel meets his match!
- Superman III (1983)
If the world's most powerful computer can control even Superman... no one on earth is safe.
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
Nuclear Power. In the best hands, it is dangerous. In the hands of Lex Luthor, it is pure evil. This is Superman's greatest battle. And it is for all of us.
Top billing
- Christopher Reeve as Superman / Clark Kent
- Margot Kidder as Lois Lane
- Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor
- Marlon Brando as Jor-El
- Ned Beatty as Otis