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Superman (1978)

Poster for Superman

You'll believe a man can fly.

Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush: Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Richard Donner
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    Clark Kent / Superman Christopher Reeve
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    Lois Lane Margot Kidder
  • Profile picture of Gene Hackman
    Lex Luthor Gene Hackman
  • Profile picture of Marlon Brando
    Jor-El Marlon Brando
  • Profile picture of Ned Beatty
    Otis Ned Beatty
  • Profile picture of Jackie Cooper
    Perry White Jackie Cooper
  • Profile picture of Glenn Ford
    Pa Kent Glenn Ford
  • Profile picture of Trevor Howard
    1st Elder Trevor Howard

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