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Superman

A tiny, vulnerable extraterrestrial is saved and evolves into a mighty, awe-inspiring champion on our planet.

Before Krypton's demise, scientist Jor-El sent his infant son Kal-El to Earth on a spaceship. Raised by Jonathan and Martha Kent, young Clark discovered his superhuman powers and moved to Metropolis to fight evil as Superman.

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Main Cast

Christopher ReeveChristopher ReeveClark Kent / Superman
Margot KidderMargot KidderLois Lane
Gene HackmanGene HackmanLex Luthor
Marlon BrandoMarlon BrandoJor-El
Ned BeattyNed BeattyOtis
Jackie CooperJackie CooperPerry White
Glenn FordGlenn FordPa Kent
Trevor HowardTrevor Howard1st Elder
Jack O'HalloranJack O'HalloranNon
Valerie PerrineValerie PerrineEve Teschmacher
Maria SchellMaria SchellVond-Ah
Terence StampTerence StampGeneral Zod
Phyllis ThaxterPhyllis ThaxterMa Kent
Susannah YorkSusannah YorkLara
Jeff EastJeff EastYoung Clark Kent
Marc McClureMarc McClureJimmy Olsen
Sarah DouglasSarah DouglasUrsa
Harry AndrewsHarry Andrews2nd Elder
Diane Sherry CaseDiane Sherry CaseLana Lang
Vass AndersonVass Anderson3rd Elder
John HollisJohn Hollis4th Elder
James GarbuttJames Garbutt5th Elder
Michael GoverMichael Gover6th Elder
David NealDavid Neal7th Elder
William RussellWilliam Russell8th Elder
Penelope LeePenelope Lee9th Elder
John StuartJohn Stuart10th Elder
Alan CullenAlan Cullen11th Elder
Aaron SmolinskiAaron SmolinskiBaby Clark Kent
Billy J. MitchellBilly J. Mitchell1st Editor
Robert HendersonRobert Henderson2nd Editor
Larry LambLarry Lamb1st Reporter
John CassadyJohn Cassady3rd Reporter
John F. ParkerJohn F. Parker4th Reporter
Harry ScottHarry Scott5th Reporter
Miquel BrownMiquel Brown8th Reporter
Vincent MarzelloVincent Marzello1st Copy Boy
Benjamin FeitelsonBenjamin Feitelson2nd Copy Boy
Lise HilboldtLise Hilboldt1st Secretary
Leueen WilloughbyLeueen Willoughby2nd Secretary
Rex ReedRex ReedRex Reed
Steve KahanSteve KahanOfficer 1
Ray HassettRay HassettOfficer 2
Randy JurgensenRandy JurgensenOfficer 3
Bo RuckerBo RuckerPimp
Paul AveryPaul AveryTV Cameraman
David BaxtDavid BaxtBurglar
Oz ClarkeOz Clarke4th Hood
Rex EverhartRex EverhartDesk Sergeant
Jayne TottmanJayne TottmanLittle Girl
Brian ProtheroeBrian ProtheroeCo Pilot
Lawrence TrimbleLawrence Trimble1st Crewman
Robert WhelanRobert Whelan2nd Crewman
David CalderDavid Calder3rd Crewman
Norwich DuffNorwich DuffNewscaster
Keith AlexanderKeith AlexanderNewscaster
Michael EnsignMichael EnsignNewscaster
Larry HagmanLarry HagmanMajor
Paul TuerpePaul TuerpeSgt. Hayley
Graham McPhersonGraham McPhersonLieutenant
David YorstonDavid YorstonPetty Officer
John RatzenbergerJohn Ratzenberger1st Controller
Alan TilvernAlan Tilvern2nd Controller
Phil BrownPhil BrownState Senator
Bill BaileyBill Bailey2nd Senator
Burnell TuckerBurnell TuckerAgent
Norman WarwickNorman WarwickSuperchief Driver
Chuck JulianChuck JulianAssistant
Mark WynterMark WynterMate
Roy StevensRoy StevensWarden
Noel NeillNoel NeillElla Lane (uncredited)
Kirk AlynKirk AlynSam Lane (uncredited)
Tony SelbyTony SelbyHood (uncredited)
Bruce BoaBruce BoaGeneral (extended version) (uncredited)
David de KeyserDavid de KeyserWarden (voice) (uncredited)
Richard DonnerRichard DonnerMan in Street (extended version) (uncredited)
Harry FielderHarry FielderPoliceman (uncredited)
Shane RimmerShane RimmerNaval Transport Commander (uncredited)
Marco St. JohnMarco St. JohnMugger's Arm in Alley (uncredited)

Creators

Richard DonnerRichard DonnerDirector
Mario PuzoMario PuzoScreenplay, Story
Robert BentonRobert BentonScreenplay
Tom MankiewiczTom MankiewiczWriter
David NewmanDavid NewmanScreenplay
Jerry SiegelJerry SiegelCharacters
Joe ShusterJoe ShusterCharacters
Leslie NewmanLeslie NewmanScreenplay

Superman Videos

The Making of Superman: The Movie | 1978 TV Special

The Making of Superman: The Movie | 1978 TV Special

Modern Trailer Recut

Modern Trailer Recut

DC Super Scenes: Superbaby

DC Super Scenes: Superbaby

Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer

Info about Superman

Studio(s): Dovemead Films, Alexander and Ilya Salkind Productions

Originally Released: United States, Dec 14, 1978

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Box Office Gross: $166,200,000.00

Budget: $55,000,000.00

Genres:Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure

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