Superman

Theatrical - Wide 1978-12-15

Cast Christopher Reeve Margot Kidder Gene Hackman Marlon Brando Ned Beatty
Directed by Richard Donner
Written by Mario Puzo Leslie Newman Robert Benton David Newman

Box Office Gross: $300,478,449

Running Time: 144 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Dovemead Films, Alexander and Ilya Salkind Productions, International Film Production

Genres: Action Adventure

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8/10

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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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