Superman

– Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Cla..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 23 Minutes
Release Year:
1978
Superman (1978)

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.

Superman (1978) - Trailer

Release Date:

15 Dec 1978

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Richard Donner

Writer:

Jerry Siegel (character created by: Superman), Joe Shuster (character created by: Superman), Mario Puzo (story), Mario Puzo (screenplay), David Newman (screenplay), Leslie Newman (screenplay), Robert Benton (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty

Plot:

Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent, young Clark discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to Metropolis to fight evil. As Superman, he battles the villainous Lex Luthor, while, as novice reporter Clark Kent, he attempts to woo co-worker Lois Lane

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 17 wins & 18 nominations.

Production:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
94%
Metacritic:
80%