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Superman (also marketed as Superman: The Movie) is a 1978 superhero film based on DC Comics featuring the eponymous character, played by Christopher Reeve. It is the first of four installments in the Superman film series starring Reeve as Superman.
Superman: Directed by Richard Donner. With Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty. 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.
Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El (Marlon Brando) sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth.
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- Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy
- PG
Nov 4, 2010 · Reviews. We believed a man could fly. Action. 143 minutes ‧ PG ‧ 1978. Roger Ebert. November 4, 2010. 7 min read. The first time we see Superman in his red, blue and yellow uniform is nearly an hour into “Superman.”
Summaries. 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. Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth.
Superman (1978) | DC. A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero "Superman." The story begins with Superman's birth on the doomed planet Krypton and follows him on his arrival to Earth, his childhood in Kansas and his career as a reporter for the Daily Planet. MOVIE INFO. Cast: Marlon Brando. Gene Hackman. Christopher Reeve.
Overview. Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world. Mario Puzo. Screenplay, Story. Joe Shuster. Characters. Jerry Siegel. Characters. Richard Donner. Director. Leslie Newman.