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Superman (1978)

PG · 1978-12-14 · 2h 23m · EN
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You'll believe a man can fly.

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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Richard DonnerDirectorTom MankiewiczWriter
Budget
$55M
Box office
$300.2M

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Margot KidderMargot KidderLois LaneGene HackmanGene HackmanLex LuthorChristopher ReeveChristopher ReeveClark Kent / SupermanNed BeattyNed BeattyOtisMarlon BrandoMarlon BrandoJor-ElJackie CooperJackie CooperPerry WhiteTerence StampTerence StampGeneral ZodGlenn FordGlenn FordPa KentPhyllis ThaxterPhyllis ThaxterMa KentTrevor HowardTrevor Howard1st Elder (uncredited)Jack O'HalloranJack O'HalloranNonValerie PerrineValerie PerrineEve Teschmacher

Keywords

North poleDestruction of planetDc comicsBased on comicSuperheroSuper powerAftercreditsstingerSuperhuman strengthJournalistGalaxySecret identitySaving the worldCrime fighterCriminalSave the dayNuclear missileSabotageMidwestKryptoniteEvil geniusNewspaper officeRural life

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Adventure · Science FictionTheme affinityNorth Pole · Destruction Of Planet · Dc ComicsPacingAction · LongDirector preference65845Actor preference97960 · 111741 · 52328Country preferenceGb

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What is Superman about?

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.

How long is Superman?

Superman has a runtime of 143 minutes.

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