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Superman (1978) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 7.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 8.2/10
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Superman Plot Synopsis:
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
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An alien orphan is sent from his dy**g planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero.
Tagline: You'll believe a man can fly.
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Superman Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1978 (more 1978 movies)
Box Office: $134,478,449
Awards: 19
Nominations: 23
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, P
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Superman Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 15, 1978
Writers: Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, Robert Benton, Tom Mankiewicz
Producers: Charles Greenlaw, Richard Lester, Alexander Salkind, Ilya Salkind, Pierre Spengler
Editors: Stuart Baird, Michael Ellis
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Superman (1978) Cast (Click to Expand)
Superman Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Marlon Brando | ... | Jor-El |
| Gene Hackman | ... | Lex Luthor |
| Christopher Reeve | ... | Superman / Clark Kent |
| Ned Beatty | ... | Otis |
| Jackie Cooper | ... | Perry White |
| Glenn Ford | ... | Pa Kent |
| Trevor Howard | ... | 1st Elder |
| Margot Kidder | ... | Lois Lane |
| Jack O''Halloran | ... | Non |
| Valerie Perrine | ... | Eve Teschmacher |
| Maria Schell | ... | Vond-Ah |
| Terence Stamp | ... | General Zod |
| Phyllis Thaxter | ... | Ma Kent |
| Susannah York | ... | Lara |
| Jeff East | ... | Young Clark Kent |
| Marc McClure | ... | Jimmy Olsen |
| Sarah Douglas | ... | Ursa |
| Harry Andrews | ... | 2nd Elder |
| Vass Anderson | ... | 3rd Elder |
| John Hollis | ... | 4th Elder |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Marlon Brando, as Jor-El, passed away at age 80 in Westwood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Gene Hackman (b. January 30, 1930) – Lex Luthor
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Also known as: Eugene Alder - 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) - Ned Beatty, as Otis, passed away at age 83 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 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 - Glenn Ford, as Pa Kent, passed away at age 90 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Glenn & Cynthia | Gwyllyn Ford | Cdr. Glenn Ford USNR | Commander Glenn Ford USNR - Trevor Howard, as 1st Elder, passed away at age 74 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10¼" (1.78 m) - Margot Kidder, as Lois Lane, passed away at age 69 in Liv.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Jack O''Halloran (b. April 8, 1943) – Non
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 6" (1.98 m) - Valerie Perrine (b. September 3, 1943) – Eve Teschmacher
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m) - Maria Schell, as Vond-Ah, passed away at age 79 in Preitenegg, Car.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Gritli Schell - Terence Stamp (b. July 22, 1938) – General Zod
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: T. Stamp - Phyllis Thaxter, as Ma Kent, passed away at age 92 in Orlando, Florida, USA.
Sign: Scorpio - Susannah York, as Lara, passed away at age 72 in Brompton, London, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m) - Jeff East (b. October 27, 1957) – Young Clark Kent
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
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