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.
Plot Keywords: saving the world, journalist, dc comics, crime fighter, nuclear missile, galaxy, superhero, based on comic, criminal, sabotage, super power, north pole, midwest, kryptonite, superhuman strength, aftercreditsstinger, save the day
Director | Richard Donner |
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Writers | Mario Puzo, Mario Puzo, Tom Mankiewicz, David Newman, Robert Benton, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Leslie Newman |
Production Companies | Dovemead Films, Film Export A.G., Warner Bros. Pictures |
Production Countries | United Kingdom, United States of America |
Spoken Languages | English |
Top Billed Cast of Superman

Christopher Reeve
Superman / Clark Kent
Margot Kidder
Lois Lane
Gene Hackman
Lex Luthor
Ned Beatty
Otis
Marlon Brando
Jor-El
Jackie Cooper
Perry White
Terence Stamp
General Zod
Glenn Ford
Pa Kent
Phyllis Thaxter
Ma Kent
Trevor Howard
1st Elder (uncredited)
Jack O'Halloran
Non
Valerie Perrine
Eve TeschmacherAlternate Titles
Superman I: The Movie
Superman - Der Film
Superman - O Filme
Superman: The Movie
Superman: The Movie - Special Edition
Superman: La Película