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Superman III

  • 1983
  • PG
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
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Richard Pryor and Christopher Reeve in 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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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
    • Joe Shuster
    • David Newman
  • Stars
    • Christopher Reeve
    • Richard Pryor
    • Margot Kidder
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    72K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,547
    1,257
    • Director
      • Richard Lester
    • Writers
      • Jerry Siegel
      • Joe Shuster
      • David Newman
    • Stars
      • Christopher Reeve
      • Richard Pryor
      • Margot Kidder
    • 295User reviews
    • 133Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations

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    Pamela Stephenson in Superman III (1983)

    Top cast

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    Christopher Reeve
    Christopher Reeve
    • Superman…
    Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor
    • Gus Gorman
    Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder
    • Lois Lane
    Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper
    • Perry White
    Marc McClure
    Marc McClure
    • Jimmy Olsen
    Annette O'Toole
    Annette O'Toole
    • Lana Lang
    Annie Ross
    Annie Ross
    • Vera
    Pamela Stephenson
    Pamela Stephenson
    • Lorelei
    Robert Vaughn
    Robert Vaughn
    • Ross Webster
    Gavan O'Herlihy
    Gavan O'Herlihy
    • Brad
    Nancy Roberts
    Nancy Roberts
    • Unemployment Clerk
    Graham Stark
    Graham Stark
    • Blind Man
    Henry Woolf
    Henry Woolf
    • Penguin Man
    Gordon Rollings
    Gordon Rollings
    • Man In Cap
    Peter Wear
    Peter Wear
    • Bank Robber
    Justin Case
    Justin Case
    • Mime
    Bob Todd
    Bob Todd
    • Dignified Gent
    Terry Camilleri
    Terry Camilleri
    • Delivery Man
    • Director
      • Richard Lester
    • Writers
      • Jerry Siegel
      • Joe Shuster
      • David Newman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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 8 mins) Most of Gus' fantastic BASIC program is empty PRINT statements.
    • 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

    User reviews295

    Review
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    Featured review
    7/10
    Superman vs St. Louis Assassin -part 3
    this film is not at all as bad as some people would have you to believe it is.

    Once again the acting is superb (the acting was great in all 4 of these movies-even when the scripts aren't) I have a good time with this film every time I see it.

    It is the only Superman movie that doesn't open with John Williams awesome soundtrack. It's also the only one of the 4 movies where Superman fails to go to the fortress of solitude. It is also the only one without Lex Luther. ......so yes it was a departure from the first 2 films. this movie had far more comic relief in it. Richard Pryor done an outstanding job in this movie.

    yes I will admit that parts 1 and 2 are much better films than part 3.

    this is a good movie and curses to those who slam it. this is a fun movie.
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    • StLouisAssassin
    • Jul 10, 2006

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    FAQ5

    • Which characters were adapted from the Superman comic books?
    • Why were Jimmy and Clark riding a bus to Smallville? Wouldn't the Daily Planet pay for a plane?
    • What's the deal w/Superman turning evil? It was kryptonite, right?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 1983 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Superman vs. Superman
    • Filming locations
      • Calgary, Alberta, Canada(Metropolis city exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Dovemead Films
      • Cantharus Productions
      • Major Studio Partners
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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