Superman III

19831983
PGPG
2h 5min

Superman III (1983)

Clark Kent/Superman (Christopher Reeve), faces businessman Ross Webster (Robert Vaughn), who uses the computer genius Gus Gorman (Richard Prior) to aid his plans to take global economic control.

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Action Adventure Comedy

Synthetic kryptonite laced with tar splits Superman in two: good Clark Kent and bad Man of Steel.Synthetic kryptonite laced with tar splits Superman in two: good Clark Kent and bad Man of Steel.Synthetic kryptonite laced with tar splits Superman in two: good Clark Kent and bad Man of Steel.

Director
- Richard Lester
Writers
- Jerry Siegel(character created by: Superman)
- Joe Shuster(character created by: Superman)
- David Newman(screenplay by)
Stars

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Awards
- 2 wins & 7 nominations

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Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Christopher Reeve in Superman III (1983)

Richard Pryor and Christopher Reeve in Superman III (1983)

Christopher Reeve in Superman III (1983)

Christopher Reeve in Superman III (1983)

Annette O'Toole in Superman III (1983)

Christopher Reeve in Superman III (1983)

Richard Pryor and Christopher Reeve in Superman III (1983)

Robert Vaughn and Annie Ross in Superman III (1983)

Robert Vaughn and Annie Ross in Superman III (1983)

Christopher Reeve in Superman III (1983)

Pamela Stephenson in Superman III (1983)

Pamela Stephenson in Superman III (1983)

Director
- Richard Lester
Writers
- Jerry Siegel(character created by: Superman)
- Joe Shuster(character created by: Superman)
- David Newman(screenplay by)
All cast & crew
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In mortal enemies, the Man of Steel has no match. Even faced with a trio of sinister super-powered villains from his home planet, Superman saved the day. But can super-strength stand up to the diabolical circuitry of a criminally insane computer? Enter Gus Gorman, a genial half-wit who just happens to be a natural-born genius at computer programming. In his hands, a computer keyboard turns into a deadly weapon, and soon, Superman faces the microelectronic menace of his career. Clark Kent meets his old flame Lana Lang at a Smallville High School reunion and Superman turns into his own worst enemy after exposure to a chunk of red kryptonite. —Official DVD cover

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Taglines
- If the world's most powerful computer can control even Superman...no one on earth is safe.
Genres
Certificate
- PG
Parents guide

Trivia
After Margot Kidder expressed her disgust about the firing of Richard Donner to producers Alexander Salkind and Ilya Salkind, her role was cut to 12 lines and less than five minutes of screen time. In the film's 2006 DVD commentary, Ilya Salkind says there was little need for Lois Lane in this movie because her relationship with Superman ended at the end of Superman II (1980).

Goofs
(at around 1h 40 mins) Superman has trouble breathing inside the "bubble" the supercomputer covers him with, but he can still fly in space. Even if there was Kryptonite-usage with it, he wouldn't be able to use his 'heat vision' to get himself out of it.

Quotes
Ross Webster: I ask you to kill Superman, and you're telling me you couldn't even do that one, simple thing.

Alternate versions
Broadcast version uses separate title sequence similar to original Superman - The Movie titles, with adapted John Williams theme. Theatrical and home video versions had difficult-to-read titles over opening slapstick sequence.

Connections
Edited from The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

Soundtracks
Rock On
Performed by Marshall Crenshaw
Music by Giorgio Moroder
Lyrics by Keith Forsey
Produced by Giorgio Moroder

Top review

A Disappointment

I found this movie somewhat entertaining. It had some positive and negative aspects to it. The story really didn't seem to be anywhere near the same as the previous two movies. Christopher Reeve gave a fairly strong performance in this movie as he did in the other two movies. Unfortunately Lex Luthor (Hackman) was replaced by a character that is very similar to him. It also had a computer genius (Pryor, his performance was fairly humorous which sometimes worked and sometimes didn't). Unfortunately Lois Lane (Kidder)is barely in it do to arguments over the director switch in the second movie which was similar to the reason that Hackman left. She was replaced by Clarks first love Lana Lang (O'Toole). The movie also has its high points when superman has to face his evil alter ego. The special effects were still on par with the other movies. As long as you don't have high expectations for this movie you are most likely going to enjoy it.

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DanZ28
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Release date
- June 17, 1983 (United States)
Countries of origin
Official site
- WB Home Entertainment - DVD site
Languages
Also known as
- Superman vs. Superman
Filming locations
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Production companies
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Budget
- $39,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $59,950,623
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $13,352,357
- Jun 19, 1983
Gross worldwide
- $59,950,623

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Runtime
- 2h 5min
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1

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