Superman III (1983) Sci-Fi Action Comedy Adventure
Superman III (1983) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Overall Score: ☆ 4.10/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.0/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.4/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.9/10
Superman III Plot Synopsis:
Wealthy businessman Ross Webster (Robert Vaughn)discovers the hidden talents of Gus Gorman (Richard Pryor), a mischievous computer genius. Ross decides to abuse his talents, in a way to help Webster with his plans for economic control. When the man of steel interferes, something must be done about Supes. When Gus' synthetic Kryptonite fails to kill Superman, it turns him in an evil incarnation of his former self. The tar-laced Kryptonite pits man against himself, setting up the Clark vs. Superman battle.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Synthetic kryptonite laced with tobacco tar splits Superman in two: good Clark Kent and bad Man of Steel.
Tagline: If the world"s most powerful computer can control even Superman...no one on earth is safe.
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Superman III Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1983 (more 1983 movies)
Box Office: $59,950,623
Awards: 3
Nominations: 7
Language: English, Italian, Spanish
Country: United Kingdom, United States, Netherlands
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Superman III Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 17, 1983
Writers: Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, David Newman, Leslie Newman, Mario Puzo
Producers: Alexander Salkind, Ilya Salkind, Robert Simmonds, Pierre Spengler
Editors: John Victor Smith
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Superman III (1983) Cast (Click to Expand)
Superman III Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Reeve | ... | Superman / Clark Kent |
| Richard Pryor | ... | Gus Gorman |
| Jackie Cooper | ... | Perry White |
| Marc McClure | ... | Jimmy Olsen |
| Annette O''Toole | ... | Lana Lang |
| Annie Ross | ... | Vera |
| Pamela Stephenson | ... | Lorelei |
| Robert Vaughn | ... | Ross Webster |
| Margot Kidder | ... | Lois Lane |
| Gavan O''Herlihy | ... | Brad |
| Nancy Roberts | ... | Unemployment Clerk |
| Graham Stark | ... | Blind Man |
| Henry Woolf | ... | Penguin Man |
| Gordon Rollings | ... | Man In Cap |
| Peter Wear | ... | Bank Robber |
| Justin Case | ... | Mime |
| Bob Todd | ... | Dignified Gent |
| Terry Camilleri | ... | Delivery Man |
| Stefan Kalipha | ... | Data School Instructor |
| Helen Horton | ... | Miss Henderson |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Christopher Reeve, as Superman / Clark Kent, passed away at age 52 in Mount Kisco, New York, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Richard Pryor, as Gus Gorman, passed away at age 65 in Enc.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Jackie Cooper, as Perry White, passed away at age 88 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Jackie | Hal Roach's Rascals | Alan Smithee - Marc McClure (b. March 31, 1957) – Jimmy Olsen
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Marc A. McClure | Marc McClure | Mark McClure - Annette O''Toole (b. April 1, 1952) – Lana Lang
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Annette - Annie Ross (b. July 25, 1930) – Vera
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Annabella Logan | Annabelle Logan - Pamela Stephenson – Lorelei
- Robert Vaughn, as Ross Webster, passed away at age 83 in Ridgefield, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Robert & Linda | Napoleon Solo | Robert Vaughan - Margot Kidder, as Lois Lane, passed away at age 69 in Liv.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Gavan O''Herlihy (b. April 29, 1954) – Brad
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: Gavin O'Herlihy - Nancy Roberts – Unemployment Clerk
- Graham Stark – Blind Man
- Henry Woolf (b. November 30, 1929) – Penguin Man
Height: 5' (1.52 m)
Also known as: Henry Woolfe - Gordon Rollings, as Man In Cap, passed away at age 59 in Bristol, England, UK.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Gordon Rawlings - Peter Wear – Bank Robber
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