Superman(1978)- Production Details

Poster of Superman

Synopsis

On the eve of his planet's destruction, a scientist sends his son to Earth, where the baby is found and adopted by the Kents, who name him Clark. The boy soon learns that he has powers that other humans do not possess and determines that he will use them for good. Clark Kent grows up and moves to Metropolis, where he works as a mild-mannered newspaper reporter, moonlights as the caped hero known as Superman and is tested by the evil Lex Luthor who plans to kill him and take over the world.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • December 1978

MPAA Rating

PG

Genres

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Adaptation

Run Time

2 hours 31 minutes

Distributors

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group

Also Known As

  • Superman the Movie
  • Superman: The Movie

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • New York City, New York, USA
  • New Mexico, USA
  • England, United Kingdom
  • Canada

Produced In

United States

Director

Richard Donner

Director

Jonathan Barry

Director

David Tomblin

Director

John Glen

Director

David Lane

Director

Robert Lynn

Director

CAST

Christopher Reeve

Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman

Margot Kidder

Lois Lane

Gene Hackman

Lex Luthor

Valerie Perrine

Eve Teschmacher

Ned Beatty

Otis

Jackie Cooper

Perry White