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Superman

Directed by Richard Donner
1978    2h 23m    PG
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction,
7.494%86%
Rent for $3.99
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
Where to Watch Superman
Cast of Superman
  • Christopher ReeveClark Kent / Superman
  • Marlon BrandoJor-El
  • Gene HackmanLex Luthor
  • Ned BeattyOtis
  • Jackie CooperPerry White
  • Glenn FordPa Kent
  • Trevor Howard1st Elder
  • Margot KidderLois Lane
  • Jack O'HalloranNon
  • Valerie PerrineEve Teschmacher
  • Maria SchellVond-Ah
  • Terence StampGeneral Zod
  • Phyllis ThaxterMa Kent
  • Susannah YorkLara
  • Marc McClureJimmy Olsen
  • Sarah DouglasUrsa
  • Harry Andrews2nd Elder
  • Jeff EastYoung Clark Kent
  • Diane Sherry CaseLana Lang
  • Vass Anderson3rd Elder
  • John Hollis4th Elder
  • James Garbutt5th Elder
  • Michael Gover6th Elder
  • David Neal7th Elder
  • William Russell8th Elder
  • Penelope Lee9th Elder
  • John Stuart10th Elder
  • Alan Cullen11th Elder
  • Aaron SmolinskiBaby Clark Kent
  • Billy J. Mitchell1st Editor
  • Robert Henderson2nd Editor
  • Larry Lamb1st Reporter
  • John Cassady3rd Reporter
  • John F. Parker4th Reporter
  • Harry Scott5th Reporter
  • Ray Evans6th Reporter
  • Miquel Brown8th Reporter
  • Vincent Marzello1st Copy Boy
  • Benjamin Feitelson2nd Copy Boy
  • Lise Hilboldt1st Secretary
  • Leueen Willoughby2nd Secretary
  • Rex ReedRex Reed
  • Weston GavinMugger
  • Steve KahanOfficer 1
  • Ray HassettOfficer 2
  • Randy JurgensenOfficer 3
  • Matt RussoNews Vendor
  • Colin SkeapingPilot
  • Bo RuckerPimp
  • Paul AveryTV Cameraman
  • David BaxtBurglar
  • George Harris IIPatrolman Mooney
  • John Cording2nd Hood
  • Oz Clarke4th Hood
  • Rex EverhartDesk Sergeant
  • Jayne TottmanLittle Girl
  • Frank LazarusAir Force One Pilot
  • Brian ProtheroeCo Pilot
  • Lawrence Trimble1st Crewman
  • Robert Whelan2nd Crewman
  • David Calder3rd Crewman
  • Norwich DuffNewscaster
  • Keith AlexanderNewscaster
  • Michael EnsignNewscaster
  • Larry HagmanMajor
  • Paul TuerpeSgt. Hayley
  • Graham McPhersonLieutenant
  • David YorstonPetty Officer
  • Robert O'NeillAdmiral
  • Robert MacLeodGeneral
  • John Ratzenberger1st Controller
  • Alan Tilvern2nd Controller
  • Phil BrownState Senator
  • Bill Bailey2nd Senator
  • Burnell TuckerAgent
  • Chief Tug SmithIndian Chief
  • Norman WarwickSuperchief Driver
  • Chuck JulianAssistant
  • Mark WynterMate
  • Roy StevensWarden
  • Noel NeillElla Lane (uncredited)
  • Kirk AlynSam Lane (uncredited)
  • Tony SelbyHood (uncredited)
  • Bruce BoaGeneral (extended version) (uncredited)
  • David de KeyserWarden (voice) (uncredited)
  • Richard DonnerMan in Street (extended version) (uncredited)
  • Harry FielderPoliceman (uncredited)
  • Alan HarrisMan on Daily Planet Rooftop (uncredited)
  • Shane RimmerNaval Transport Commander (uncredited)
  • Marco St. JohnMugger's Arm in Alley (uncredited)
Superman Reviews
Watch Superman Videos
  • Superman
    SupermanTrailer
  • Superman (Trailer 1)
    Superman (Trailer 1)Trailer
  • Superman (Trailer 2)
    Superman (Trailer 2)Trailer
  • Superman (40th Anniversary Trailer)
    Superman (40th Anniversary Trailer)Trailer
  • Superman: Superbaby
    Superman: SuperbabyScene

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