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Superman

You'll believe a man can fly.

1978 · PG · 2h 24m

Directed by Richard Donner

7.2

TMDB audience score
4,496 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • Christopher Reeve
    Superman / Clark Kent

  • Margot Kidder
    Lois Lane

  • Gene Hackman
    Lex Luthor

  • Marlon Brando
    Jor-El

  • Ned Beatty
    Otis

  • Jackie Cooper
    Perry White

  • Glenn Ford
    Pa Kent

  • Trevor Howard
    1st Elder

  • Jack O'Halloran
    Non

  • Valerie Perrine
    Eve Teschmacher

  • Maria Schell
    Vond-Ah

  • Terence Stamp
    General Zod

  • Phyllis Thaxter
    Ma Kent

  • Susannah York
    Lara

  • Jeff East
    Young Clark Kent

  • Marc McClure
    Jimmy Olsen

  • Sarah Douglas
    Ursa

  • Harry Andrews
    2nd Elder