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Superman

Show Type: Movie
Language: English
Genre: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

    Show description

    Later, believing that the Kryptonian sun will shortly explode and destroy their planet, Jor-El launches a spacecraft containing his infant son, Kal-El towards Earth, a distant planet with a suitable atmosphere, and where his dense molecular structure will give him superhuman powers. Moments after launch, Jor-El's prediction comes true as the sun explodes and Krypton is destroyed. Superman escapes, in time to prevent the first impact, but too late to stop the second; the missile explodes causing a massive earthquake which Superman battles. While Lois is left to ponder why Clark Kent is never around when Superman shows up, Superman delivers Lex Luthor to his new home.

    Show Details

    Cast Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, Marlon Brando, Ned Beatty
    Director Richard Donner
    Writers Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, Robert Benton
    Produced By Pierre Spengler, Michael Thau
    Music By John Williams
    Release Date 15 December 1978 (USA)
    IMDB Rating 7.3/10
    Nominated For Golden Globe in 1979 for Best Original Score - Motion Picture: John Williams
    Followed By Superman II
    Trivia There are 18 camera operators credited on this film, not counting any of the special effects (matte photography, process photography, model units, etc.) or aerial units.

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