Superman (1978)
poster Superman
IMDb Rating:
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7.3/10 (114.6K votes)

Country:United States, 143 minutes

Spoken languages:English

Genres:Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Director(s):Richard Donner

Number: 715

Storyline:
Unable to convince the ruling council of Krypton that their world will destroy itself soon, scientist Jor-El takes drastic measures to preserve the Kryptonian race: He sends his infant son Kal-El to Earth. There, gaining great powers under Earth's yellow sun, he will become a champion of truth and justice. Raised by the Kents, an elderly farm couple, Clark Kent learns that his abilities must be used for good. The adult Clark travels to Metropolis, where he becomes a mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet...and a caped wonder whose amazing feats stun the city: Superman! Meanwhile, Lex Luthor, the world's greatest criminal mind, is plotting the greatest real estate swindle of all time. Can't even the Man of Steel stop this nefarious scheme?

Cast:
Marlon Brando (as Jor-El), Gene Hackman (as Lex Luthor), Christopher Reeve (as Superman / Clark Kent), Ned Beatty (as Otis), Jackie Cooper (as Perry White)