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Superman (1978)
7.3
Ratings: 7.3/10 from 65,551 users
Metascore:
88/100
Reviews: 410 user | 114 critic | 12 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 super-hero. Director:Richard Donner |
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Nominated for 3 Oscars.
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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 | ... | ||
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Maria Schell | ... | |
| Terence Stamp | ... | ||
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Phyllis Thaxter | ... | |
| Susannah York | ... | ||
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Jeff East | ... | |
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Storyline
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 (original rating) (Approved No. 25403) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Superman: The Movie See more »Filming Locations:
Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK See more »Box Office
Budget:
$55,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$7,465,343 (USA) (17 December 1978) (508 Screens)Gross:
$300,218,018 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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| USA: (1980 video release) | USA: (2000 restoration)Color:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
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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Following the appearance of the 'S' symbol, they change direction and from
the film's title onwards, recede into the distance. See more »
Music by John Williams
Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Performed by Margot Kidder See more »
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Trivia
To obtain the musculature to convincingly play Superman, Christopher Reeve underwent a bodybuilding regime supervised by David Prowse, the man who played Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: One of the opening scenes shows a box of "Cheerios," so labeled, on the Kent's kitchen table. That cereal was introduced in 1941 as "CheeriOats" and was not renamed "Cheerios" until 1945. The action appears to occur before 1945. 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
"Can You Read My Mind"Music by John Williams
Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Performed by Margot Kidder See more »
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