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Superman (1978) 7.3
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7.3/10 from 116,760 users
Metascore: 86/100
Reviews: 482 user | 161 critic | 11 from Metacritic.com An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero. Director:Richard Donner |
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Cast
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| Marlon Brando | ... | ||
| Gene Hackman | ... | ||
| Christopher Reeve | ... | ||
| Ned Beatty | ... | ||
| Jackie Cooper | ... | ||
| Glenn Ford | ... | ||
| Trevor Howard | ... |
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| Margot Kidder | ... | ||
| Jack O'Halloran | ... | ||
| Valerie Perrine | ... | ||
| Maria Schell | ... | ||
| Terence Stamp | ... | ||
| Phyllis Thaxter | ... | ||
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Unable to convince the ruling council of Krypton that their world will destroy itself soon, scientist Jor-El takes drastic measures to preserve the Kryptonian race: He sends his infant son Kal-El to Earth. There, gaining great powers under Earth's yellow sun, he will become a champion of truth and justice. Raised by the Kents, an elderly farm couple, Clark Kent learns that his abilities must be used for good. The adult Clark travels to Metropolis, where he becomes a mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet...and a caped wonder whose amazing feats stun the city: Superman! Meanwhile, Lex Luthor, the world's greatest criminal mind, is plotting the greatest real estate swindle of all time. Can't even the Man of Steel stop this nefarious scheme? Written by Gregory A. Sheets <m-sheets2@onu.edu>
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The movie that makes a legend come to life. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for peril, some mild sensuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
15 December 1978 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Superman: The Movie See more »Box Office
Budget:
$55,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$134,218,018 (USA)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Boy: In the decade of the 1930s, even the great city of Metropolis was not spared the ravages of the worldwide depression. In times of fear and confusion, the job of informing the public was the responsibility of the Daily Planet, a great metropolitan newspaper whose reputation for clarity and truth had become the symbol for hope in the city of Metropolis...
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(uncredited)
Written by Max Freedman and James E. Myers
Performed by Bill Haley and the Comets
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Did You Know?
Trivia
New York City doubled for Metropolis, while the New York Daily News Building served as the location for the offices of the Daily Planet. Brooklyn Heights was also used. See more »Goofs
When they do the pan shot of the town site just before the cemetery scene, on the grain elevators, the logo for the "Alberta Wheat Pool" is clearly visible on the green grain elevator. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Boy: In the decade of the 1930s, even the great city of Metropolis was not spared the ravages of the worldwide depression. In times of fear and confusion, the job of informing the public was the responsibility of the Daily Planet, a great metropolitan newspaper whose reputation for clarity and truth had become the symbol for hope in the city of Metropolis...
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Crazy Credits
For the first few opening credits, the graphics 'soar' towards the viewer. Following the appearance of the 'S' symbol, they change direction and from the film's title onwards, recede into the distance. See more »Soundtracks
Rock Around the Clock(uncredited)
Written by Max Freedman and James E. Myers
Performed by Bill Haley and the Comets
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I thought I would pay tribute to one of Christopher's Reeve's best role ever; and that role is Superman. As many comic book fans follow, the film tells the story of Clark Kent who was born on Krypton and was transported into Earth after the planet exploded and loses his real family. As a new family finds him in the field going home, the couple take Clark as their own son and raise him. What the couple know about Clark is that he has a gift to do things twice as fast than any other ordinary human being; but as time goes by, Clark loses his father of a stroke and decides to take a life of his own as he works for the Metropoltian Newspaper, he meets Lois Lane (Margot Kidder) and he has a crush on her, even saving the woman from being killed. Just like any comic book movie, there is always a villain; with Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor in a campy role along with Ned Beatty as Otis, the sycophant with no sense, these two plan to destroy the world with nuclear weapons. Christopher Reeve doesn't get into the Superman Costume until 45 minutes into the film in which he saves Lois in one scene, busts bad guys and becomes and icon to the public. Superman is the finest comic book movie, and I only wish Christopher Reeve's family the best.