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Science FictionActionAdventure

Superman

- 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.

Release Date : 1978-12-14

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Dovemead FilmsAlexander and Ilya Salkind ProductionsInternational Film Production

Production Country : United KingdomUnited States of America

Alternative Titles : Superman: The MovieSuperman: The Movie - Special EditionSuperman: The Movie - Extended Cut

Cast

Christopher Reeve

Character Name : Clark Kent / Superman

Original Name : Christopher Reeve

Gender : Male

Margot Kidder

Character Name : Lois Lane

Original Name : Margot Kidder

Gender : Female

Gene Hackman

Character Name : Lex Luthor

Original Name : Gene Hackman

Gender : Male

Marlon Brando

Character Name : Jor-El

Original Name : Marlon Brando

Gender : Male

Ned Beatty

Character Name : Otis

Original Name : Ned Beatty

Gender : Male

Jackie Cooper

Character Name : Perry White

Original Name : Jackie Cooper

Gender : Male

Glenn Ford

Character Name : Pa Kent

Original Name : Glenn Ford

Gender : Male

Trevor Howard

Character Name : 1st Elder

Original Name : Trevor Howard

Gender : Male

Jack O'Halloran

Character Name : Non

Original Name : Jack O'Halloran

Gender : Male

Valerie Perrine

Character Name : Eve Teschmacher

Original Name : Valerie Perrine

Gender : Female

Maria Schell

Character Name : Vond-Ah

Original Name : Maria Schell

Gender : Female

Terence Stamp

Character Name : General Zod

Original Name : Terence Stamp

Gender : Male

Phyllis Thaxter

Character Name : Ma Kent

Original Name : Phyllis Thaxter

Gender : Female

Susannah York

Character Name : Lara

Original Name : Susannah York

Gender : Female

Jeff East

Character Name : Young Clark Kent

Original Name : Jeff East

Gender : Male

Marc McClure

Character Name : Jimmy Olsen

Original Name : Marc McClure

Gender : Male

Sarah Douglas

Character Name : Ursa

Original Name : Sarah Douglas

Gender : Female

Harry Andrews

Character Name : 2nd Elder

Original Name : Harry Andrews

Gender : Male

Diane Sherry Case

Character Name : Lana Lang

Original Name : Diane Sherry Case

Gender : Female

Vass Anderson

Character Name : 3rd Elder

Original Name : Vass Anderson

Gender : Male

John Hollis

Character Name : 4th Elder

Original Name : John Hollis

Gender : Male

James Garbutt

Character Name : 5th Elder

Original Name : James Garbutt

Gender : Male

Michael Gover

Character Name : 6th Elder

Original Name : Michael Gover

Gender : Male

David Neal

Character Name : 7th Elder

Original Name : David Neal

Gender : Male

William Russell

Character Name : 8th Elder

Original Name : William Russell

Gender : Male

Penelope Lee

Character Name : 9th Elder

Original Name : Penelope Lee

Gender : Female

John Stuart

Character Name : 10th Elder

Original Name : John Stuart

Gender : Male

Alan Cullen

Character Name : 11th Elder

Original Name : Alan Cullen

Gender : Male

Aaron Smolinski

Character Name : Baby Clark Kent

Original Name : Aaron Smolinski

Gender : Male

Billy J. Mitchell

Character Name : 1st Editor

Original Name : Billy J. Mitchell

Gender : Male

Robert Henderson

Character Name : 2nd Editor

Original Name : Robert Henderson

Gender : Male

Larry Lamb

Character Name : 1st Reporter

Original Name : Larry Lamb

Gender : Male

John Cassady

Character Name : 3rd Reporter

Original Name : John Cassady

Gender : Male

John F. Parker

Character Name : 4th Reporter

Original Name : John F. Parker

Gender : Male

Harry Scott

Character Name : 5th Reporter

Original Name : Harry Scott

Gender : Male

Ray Evans

Character Name : 6th Reporter

Original Name : Ray Evans

Gender : Male

Miquel Brown

Character Name : 8th Reporter

Original Name : Miquel Brown

Gender : Female

Vincent Marzello

Character Name : 1st Copy Boy

Original Name : Vincent Marzello

Gender : Male

Benjamin Feitelson

Character Name : 2nd Copy Boy

Original Name : Benjamin Feitelson

Gender : Male

Lise Hilboldt

Character Name : 1st Secretary

Original Name : Lise Hilboldt

Gender : Female

Leueen Willoughby

Character Name : 2nd Secretary

Original Name : Leueen Willoughby

Gender : Male

Rex Reed

Character Name : Rex Reed

Original Name : Rex Reed

Gender : Male

Weston Gavin

Character Name : Mugger

Original Name : Weston Gavin

Gender : Male

Steve Kahan

Character Name : Officer 1

Original Name : Steve Kahan

Gender : Male

Ray Hassett

Character Name : Officer 2

Original Name : Ray Hassett

Gender : Male

Randy Jurgensen

Character Name : Officer 3

Original Name : Randy Jurgensen

Gender : Male

Matt Russo

Character Name : News Vendor

Original Name : Matt Russo

Gender : Male

Colin Skeaping

Character Name : Pilot

Original Name : Colin Skeaping

Gender : Male

Bo Rucker

Character Name : Pimp

Original Name : Bo Rucker

Gender : Male

Paul Avery

Character Name : TV Cameraman

Original Name : Paul Avery

Gender : Male

David Baxt

Character Name : Burglar

Original Name : David Baxt

Gender : Male

George Harris II

Character Name : Patrolman Mooney

Original Name : George Harris II

Gender : Male

John Cording

Character Name : 2nd Hood

Original Name : John Cording

Gender : Male

Oz Clarke

Character Name : 4th Hood

Original Name : Oz Clarke

Gender : Male

Rex Everhart

Character Name : Desk Sergeant

Original Name : Rex Everhart

Gender : Male

Jayne Tottman

Character Name : Little Girl

Original Name : Jayne Tottman

Gender : Female

Frank Lazarus

Character Name : Air Force One Pilot

Original Name : Frank Lazarus

Gender : Male

Brian Protheroe

Character Name : Co Pilot

Original Name : Brian Protheroe

Gender : Male

Lawrence Trimble

Character Name : 1st Crewman

Original Name : Lawrence Trimble

Gender : Male

Robert Whelan

Character Name : 2nd Crewman

Original Name : Robert Whelan

Gender : Male

David Calder

Character Name : 3rd Crewman

Original Name : David Calder

Gender : Male

Norwich Duff

Character Name : Newscaster

Original Name : Norwich Duff

Gender : Male

Keith Alexander

Character Name : Newscaster

Original Name : Keith Alexander

Gender : Male

Michael Ensign

Character Name : Newscaster

Original Name : Michael Ensign

Gender : Male

Larry Hagman

Character Name : Major

Original Name : Larry Hagman

Gender : Male

Paul Tuerpe

Character Name : Sgt. Hayley

Original Name : Paul Tuerpe

Gender : Male

Graham McPherson

Character Name : Lieutenant

Original Name : Graham McPherson

Gender : Male

David Yorston

Character Name : Petty Officer

Original Name : David Yorston

Gender : Male

Robert O'Neill

Character Name : Admiral

Original Name : Robert O'Neill

Gender : Male

Robert MacLeod

Character Name : General

Original Name : Robert MacLeod

Gender : Male

John Ratzenberger

Character Name : 1st Controller

Original Name : John Ratzenberger

Gender : Male

Alan Tilvern

Character Name : 2nd Controller

Original Name : Alan Tilvern

Gender : Male

Phil Brown

Character Name : State Senator

Original Name : Phil Brown

Gender : Male

Bill Bailey

Character Name : 2nd Senator

Original Name : Bill Bailey

Gender : Male

Burnell Tucker

Character Name : Agent

Original Name : Burnell Tucker

Gender : Male

Chief Tug Smith

Character Name : Indian Chief

Original Name : Chief Tug Smith

Gender : Male

Norman Warwick

Character Name : Superchief Driver

Original Name : Norman Warwick

Gender : Male

Chuck Julian

Character Name : Assistant

Original Name : Chuck Julian

Gender : Male

Mark Wynter

Character Name : Mate

Original Name : Mark Wynter

Gender : Male

Roy Stevens

Character Name : Warden

Original Name : Roy Stevens

Gender : Male

Noel Neill

Character Name : Ella Lane (uncredited)

Original Name : Noel Neill

Gender : Female

Kirk Alyn

Character Name : Sam Lane (uncredited)

Original Name : Kirk Alyn

Gender : Male

Tony Selby

Character Name : Hood (uncredited)

Original Name : Tony Selby

Gender : Male

Bruce Boa

Character Name : General (extended version) (uncredited)

Original Name : Bruce Boa

Gender : Male

David de Keyser

Character Name : Warden (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : David de Keyser

Gender : Male

Richard Donner

Character Name : Man in Street (extended version) (uncredited)

Original Name : Richard Donner

Gender : Male

Harry Fielder

Character Name : Policeman (uncredited)

Original Name : Harry Fielder

Gender : Male

Alan Harris

Character Name : Man on Daily Planet Rooftop (uncredited)

Original Name : Alan Harris

Gender : Male

Shane Rimmer

Character Name : Naval Transport Commander (uncredited)

Original Name : Shane Rimmer

Gender : Male

Marco St. John

Character Name : Mugger's Arm in Alley (uncredited)

Original Name : Marco St. John

Gender : Male

Barrie Holland

Character Name : New York Businessman (uncredited)

Original Name : Barrie Holland

Gender : Male

Reviews

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John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

Man of Steel - Film Full of Love The planet Krypton is doomed, all life there is soon to be over. Jor-El, knowing that the planet Earth has the same atmosphere, rockets his baby son there post haste. On Earth, the infant grows up to find that he has super human powers that must be hidden from the ordinary Earthlings, he hides away as mild mannered reporter Clark Kent and transforms into Superman whenever evil and wrong doing needs taking care of. I would think most people have either seen Superman:The Movie, or at the least heard everything about it. It's one of those films that sticks out in cinema history as a defining point, and some like me would say a high point as well. I recently revisited the film for the first time in about 5 years and had such a wonderful time with it, the moment John Williams exhilarating score kicks in a get goosebumps and start to believe a man can really can fly. The expectation level on release of the film in 1978 was enormous, one can not understate the hugely iconic love that the DC Comic character of Superman had. A worldwide search for the right actor to don the red and blue cape was underway, Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Ryan O'Neal, Nick Nolte and Charles Bronson were all at times linked with the hot role, whilst James Caan and Robert Redford are confirmed to have passed after being offered the job. All of those great names now seem remarkably stupid choices, and that is purely down to the man that did take on the gargantuan role that was bursting at the seams with expectation. That Superman:The Movie worked (and still does with each passing decade) is down to the wonderful efforts of Christopher Reeve. Reeve positively nailed both sides of the character, making it his own, he is all muscles and square jaw in the cape and then showing wonderful comic ability as the bumblingly frustrating Clark Kent. Sure the supporting cast all contribute grandly, but Reeve carries the picture and lifts it to triumphant heights. Gene Hackman has the time of his life camping it up as super villain Lex Luthor, Ned Beatty & Valerie Perrine flesh out Luthor's cohorts with comedy and sexiness respectively, whilst Margot Kidder is a pure joy as core character of the piece, Lois Lane. Asked to play a love interest but a fiercely strong woman at the same time, Kidder breezes through it and radiates a beauty that couples nicely with Reeve's broadness. Marlon Brando was paid $4 Million for what is little more than a prologue walk on part, but the big name he brought to the party ensured the paying customer went through the doors in droves, but on leaving the cinema it was Reeve's name that most were talking about. Full of outlandish sequences and cheeky comic book ideals, Superman is lasting the test of time as an endearing classic of the genre, it may have been surpassed by quite a few of the more modern exploits by Spiders and Bats, but it was once the Daddy of them all. From x-ray eyes to catching bullets, to pushing nuclear missiles into space and wooing Lois in the sky, Superman:The Movie is a special treat, and oh how I love you so. 9/10 Christopher Reeve RIP.

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Wuchak

@Wuchak

2021-06-23

_**"Miss Teschmacher!"**_ I didn't catch "Superman" (1978) until over 25 years after its release. It's a great superhero flick with a lot of wit, well worthy of its reputation. Although a couple of things are understandably dated, like the flying sequences and Clark Kent's glasses (which are so BAD they're laughable), the movie definitely stands the test of time despite being shot in 1977. "Superman" may be a comic-booky superhero flick, but it's also a powerful piece of SCI-FI cinema. The outstanding Krypton sequences of the first half hour confirm this. These scenes are highlighted by the magnificence of Marlon Brando playing Superman's father Jor-El. So, if you're a serious Sci-Fi fan, don't skip "Superman" just because you assume it's some mere superhero flick. No, it's more, much more. The screenplay seems to have been written with little concern of cost so many are the great F/X sequences. Speaking of Brando, you can't beat the cast, starting with newbie Christopher Reeve knocking it out of the ballpark in the starring role. I'd like to point something out that is hardly ever mentioned: Lex Luthor's girlfriend, Miss Teschmacher, played by Valerie Perrine, is jaw-droppingly voluptuous! Watch out for the pool scene where Ms. Perrine is wearing a green one-piece bathing suit. The film is a little long at 2 hours, 23 minutes, but it doesn't overstay its welcome. GRADE: A

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Almando

@Almando

2022-12-27

This movie will stand to the End of Time. This film is an absolute Masterpiece. The Writers & Director knew what they were doing. Christopher Reeve is a Powerhouse. He portrayed this Character So Well! He played Clark Kent & Superman as 2 Different Characters while being the Same Person. Margot Kidder was Fantastic as Lois Lane. Gene Hackman and Valerie Perrine were Great as Lex Luthor & Eve Teschmacher. The Entire Cast was Phenomenal. This Film will always get a 10/10.

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CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2023-04-13

John Williams' epic overture is used to good effect to help illustrate the pretty stellar cast (Christoph Reeve gets only third billing) as this story opens with us on the icebound planet of "Krypton" where "Jor-El" (Marlon Brando) is encouraging his high council members to pass sentence on the treacherous "Gen. Zod" (Terence Stamp) and his co-conspirators. This all seems somewhat pointless as we soon discover that their planet is about to be decimated by it's nearby sun. It's only "Jor-El" and his wife "Lara" (Susannah York) who have the vision to build their son an escape pod and just in the nick of time launch him into space: destination Earth. Fortunately, he arrives under the very noses of the kindly Glenn Ford and Phyllis Thaxter who, after a timely demonstration of his strength, decide to adopt their foundling. Skip forward many years and we start to appreciate the frustrations this young man faces - never being able to use his powers for good (or even American football). Tragedy strikes and to the city he goes where he finds work working for the irascible "Perry White" (Jackie Cooper) at the renowned "Daily Planet". He also realises that he is now free to don his red cape, remove his geeky spectacles, and become the world's first flying, strong-man, super-hero. These antics attract plenty of attention - not least from his colleague "Lois" (Margot Kidder) and from arch crook "Lex Luthor" (Gene Hackman). The former wants an interview (amongst other things); the latter wants to destroy him so he can carry his out his dastardly plan to redefine the geography of California. Some solidly entertaining contributions from Ned Beatty, Valerie Perrine and Marc McClure all help the consistently under-rated Reeve to own the part with a charismatic charm and to convey a quickly paced action adventure that also allows Hackman (perhaps just a bit over-scripted) to play a fun role as a baddie with megalomanic tendencies and a brain to boot. The visual effects have held up remarkably well and though I didn't quite love the ending, this is a strong and confident outing for Reeve that resists the temptation to overly moralise, and delivers us an enjoyable series of good vs. evil escapades that are well worth a few hours in front of a big screen with proper sound.

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r96sk

@r96sk

2025-01-07

'Superman' is imperfect, though has an undeniable charm to it and a straightforwardness that I actually appreciated whilst watching. It's a film that feels broken in pieces and then glued back together, like each stage of the movie almost feels unconnected to the other. We get the backstory in a decent sized chunk, then a long bit for Clark's early Earth life, then he turns into the titular character and we have a hefty portion of him doing his superhero things consecutively and then the antagonist finally rears his head. I know that sounds like every film ever, but whilst viewing it does feel oddly constructed. The humour is also quite wooden, while Lex Luthor is incredibly cartooney. None of what I'm saying is criticism though, because I had a very pleasant time watching this 1978 production. It's just a really nice experience from start to end, albeit one that is rough around the edges. Gene Hackman's portrayal of Luthor is excellent. I like Jesse Eisenberg's Lex in the DCEU flick, but I do prefer this version - just due to how fun he is, it works well. I actually wish we got more of a direct Superman v. Luthor movie, to be honest. Perhaps that's coming in the sequels, I guess I'll soon find out. Christopher Reeve fits the main character strongly, admittedly I kinda enjoyed his performance as Clark Kent a tad more. Margot Kidder, Ned Beatty, Valerie Perrine and Jackie Cooper stand out on a notable support cast; which also includes one Marlon Brando, someone I had only previously seen in 'The Godfather' - gotta watch more! For a two hour plus thing, this goes by remarkable quickly - despite the aforementioned clunkiness. I have a clock near the television and any time I looked across it was closer and closer to the conclusion. As true a sign as any that I enjoyed this one. Now to check out the follow-ups!