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Superman (1978) 7.3
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7.3/10 from 84,576 users
Metascore: 88/100
Reviews: 429 user | 136 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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| 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 | ... | ||
| Susannah York | ... | ||
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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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You'll believe a man can fly. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for peril, some mild sensuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
15 December 1978 (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)Gross:
$134,218,018 (USA)Company Credits
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Runtime:
| (1980 video release) | (2000 restoration)Color:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Jor-El: This is no fantasy - no careless product of wild imagination. No, my friends. These indictments that I have brought to you today, specific charges herein against the individuals. Their acts of treason, their ultimate aim of sedition. These... are matters of undeniable fact. I ask you now to pronounce judgement on those accused.
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Music by John Williams
Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Performed by Margot Kidder
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Trivia
Lyrics were written for the song "Can You Read My Mind" but that version was eventually discarded. See more »Goofs
Jor-El wears an alien device with an uncanny resemblance to a Rolex watch on his wrist. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Jor-El: This is no fantasy - no careless product of wild imagination. No, my friends. These indictments that I have brought to you today, specific charges herein against the individuals. Their acts of treason, their ultimate aim of sedition. These... are matters of undeniable fact. I ask you now to pronounce judgement on those accused.
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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
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We all have unique reasons for loving a film. That's what makes cinema so magical. It's personal. You can love the meat of the movie, or you can love the trimmings.
There's a bunch of good stuff here. Most people my age will refer to "Superman" as THE definitive superhero film. None will ever take it's place. A position no doubt dictated by the age we were when first viewing it. As with films like "Star Wars" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark", WHEN you experience them is just as important as HOW you experience them.
As we age, youth's eyes fade. Cynicism creeps in. Experience leads us to see the many injustices this life offers and we become more critical... less likely to accept that which we would rather believe. After all, an adult who clings to the youthful ideals of wonder is simply naive... right?
To this day, the opening title sequence for "Superman" fills me with the same magical joy it did over twenty years ago. Never was a score so perfectly crafted around a film. John Williams and Richard Donner created such an indelible experience that over 25 yrs later, Bryan Synger will use the same music and theme to bring the magic to a new generation of wondrous eyes.
As for me though, this will always remain the best.