Film
Superman III (1983)
If the world's most powerful computer can control even Superman... no one on earth is safe.
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction· Directed by Richard Lester· 125 min
Overview
Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.
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- The world's super hero in his toughest adventure yet!
- Superman vs. the king of computerized crime!
- This time is gonna be the best time of all!
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- Alexander Salkind Presents Christopher Reeve and Richard Pryor as you never seen them before. With more action, more twists, and more fun than Superman has ever had before!
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Connections
Superman
- Superman (1978)
You'll believe a man can fly.
- Superman II (1980)
The Man of Steel meets his match!
- Superman III (1983) — this film
- 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 Clark Kent / Superman
- Richard Pryor as August 'Gus' Gorman
- Annette O'Toole as Lana Lang
- Robert Vaughn as Ross Webster
- Annie Ross as Vera Webster