Superman(1978)
“You'll believe a man can fly.”
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.
Director
Richard Donner
Studio
Dovemead Films
Budget
$55M
Revenue
$300M
Cast
Christopher Reeve
as Clark Kent / Superman
Margot Kidder
as Lois Lane
Gene Hackman
as Lex Luthor
Marlon Brando
as Jor-El
Ned Beatty
as Otis
Jackie Cooper
as Perry White
Glenn Ford
as Pa Kent
Trevor Howard
as 1st Elder
Jack O'Halloran
as Non
Valerie Perrine
as Eve Teschmacher
Maria Schell
as Vond-Ah
Terence Stamp
as General Zod
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
2h 24m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$55M
Box Office
$300M
Production Companies
Dovemead Films • Alexander and Ilya Salkind Productions • International Film Production
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Superman?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Superman (1978).
What is Superman about?▼
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.
Who directed Superman?▼
Superman was directed by Richard Donner and released in 1978. It is a science fiction, action, adventure film.
How long is Superman?▼
Superman has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes total).
Who stars in Superman?▼
The cast of Superman includes Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent / Superman, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, Marlon Brando as Jor-El, Ned Beatty as Otis and more.
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