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Superman: The Movie
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PG,2hrs 30min
Genres:
Family,Action,Sci-Fi
Released:
December 15, 1978
Director:
Richard Donner
Distributor:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Starring:
Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve  ...more
Synopsis: Richard Donner's big-budget blockbuster Superman: The Movie is an immensely entertaining recounting of the origin of the famous comic book character. Opening on Krypton (where Marlon Brando plays Superman's father), the film follows the Man of Steel (Christopher Reeve) as he's sent to Earth where he develops his alter-ego Clark Kent and is raised by a Midwestern family. In no time, the movie has run through his teenage years, and Clark gets a job at the Daily Planet, where he is a news reporter. ... Full Synopsis
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Brendon Hanley
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A rousing big-budget spectacle of the highest order, 1978's Superman succeeds thanks to its snappy pace, a witty script and a slew of memorable performances. Director Richard Donner wanted an unknown for the tricky title role; Christopher Reeve fits the bill with a finely nuanced performance, poking fun at the Superman mystique without diminishing its power. The reliable Gene Hackman steals just about ... Full Review
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Marlon Brando
Jor-El
Gene Hackman
Lex Luthor
Christopher Reeve
Clark Kent/Superman
Margot Kidder
Lois Lane
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