Christopher Reeve
Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman
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A man takes a crow bar and hits Superman on the back of his head (he is unharmed) which causes strong vibrations all over the man's body. In an extended sequence, Lex Luthor lures Superman into a gauntlet which is filled with lethal traps. Using weapons such as machine guns, flamethrowers, and a massive ice machine.
Dec 15, 1978 · Superman: Directed by Richard Donner. With Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty. An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero.
- (188K)
- Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Richard Donner
- 1978-12-15
Best Superman movie; Theatrical cut is more family-friendly. There are two cuts: the theatrical (rated G), and the director’s (rated PG). The director’s cut has language, while I don’t recall any in the theatrical (which is also shorter). This is a wonderful film. Show more.
- Warner Bros.
- Richard Donner
Sep 6, 2020 · May 1, 2023. age 5+. Overall, "Superman" is a classic superhero movie that's suitable for most audiences. However, there are a few things that parents should be aware of before watching it with their children. Violence: The movie contains some action violence, but it's mostly bloodless and not very graphic.
Nov 4, 2010 · Superman (1978) Rated PG. The first time we see Superman in his red, blue and yellow uniform is nearly an hour into "Superman." Perhaps the filmmakers agreed with Spielberg's famous statement that "Jaws" would work better the longer he kept the shark off the screen. That means the film doesn't open like most superhero movies or James Bonds with ...
Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El (Marlon Brando) sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers Jonathan (Glenn Ford) and Martha ...
- (77)
- Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy
- PG
Box office. $300.5 million [6] Superman (also marketed as Superman: The Movie) is a 1978 superhero film based on the DC Comics superhero Superman, played by Christopher Reeve. It is the first of four installments in the Superman film series starring Reeve as Superman. The film was directed by Richard Donner based on a screenplay by Mario Puzo ...
