Superman - The Movie


Aspect

2.35:1

Audio

English (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Runtime

143

Discs

1

Studio

Warner Home Video

Release Date

December 15, 1978

DVD Release

May 1, 2001

16:9

THX

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Rating

PG

Director

 

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?


Edition Details Cast
<html> <head> </head> <body> <ul> <li> Available Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese </li> <li> Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1) </li> <li> Incorporates Added Scenes </li> <li> <b>3 Behind-the-Scenes Documentaries:</b> </li> <li> <i>The Magic Behind the Cape</i> (Special Effects) </li> <li> <i>Making Superman: Filming the Legend</i> (Production and Release) </li> <li> <i>Taking Flight: The Development of Superman</i> (Preproduction) </li> <li> Feature-Length Audio Commentary by Director Richard Donner and Creative Consultant Tom Mankiewicz </li> <li> Superman, Lois Lane, &amp; Ursa Screen Tests </li> <li> Audio Outtakes: Alternate Scoring for 8 Sequences </li> <li> 2 Deleted Scenes </li> <li> TV Spots </li> </ul> </body> </html>
Glenn FordJonathan Kent
Margot KidderLois Lane
Jack O'HalloranNon
Terence StampGeneral Zod
Marlon BrandoJor-El
Christopher ReeveSuperman/Clark Kent
Jackie CooperPerry White
Valerie PerrineEve Teschmacher
Phyllis ThaxterMartha Kent
Jeff EastYoung Clark Kent
Sarah DouglasUrsa
Vass Anderson3rd Elder
James Garbutt5th Elder
David Neal7th Elder
Penelope Lee9th Elder
Alan Cullen11th Elder
Aaron SmolinskiBaby Clark Kent
Jeff AtchesonCoach
David PetrouTeam Manager
Robert Henderson2nd Editor
James Brockington2nd Reporter
John F. Parker4th Reporter
Ray Evans6th Reporter
Miquel Brown8th Reporter
Benjamin Feitelson2nd Copy Boy
Leueen Willoughby2nd Secretary
Pieter StuyckWindow Cleaner
Weston GavinMugger
Ray HassettOfficer 2
Matt RussoNews Vendor
Bo RuckerPimp
David BaxtBurglar
Michael Harrigan1st Hood
Raymond Thompson3rd Hood
Rex EverhartDesk Sergeant
Frank LazarusAir Force One Pilot
Lawrence Trimble1st Crewman
David Calder3rd Crewman
Keith AlexanderNewscaster
Larry HagmanMajor
Graham McPhersonLieutenant
Robert O'NeillAdmiral
John Ratzenberger1st Controller
Phil BrownState Senator
Burnell TuckerAgent
Norman WarwickSuperchief Driver
Colin EtheringtonPower Co. Driver
Roy StevensWarden
Edward FinneranSpecial Football Player
Tony SelbyHood
Gene HackmanLex Luthor
Ned BeattyOtis
Trevor Howard1st Elder
Maria SchellVond-Ah
Susannah YorkLara
Marc McClureJimmy Olsen
Harry Andrews2nd Elder
John Hollis4th Elder
Michael Gover6th Elder
William Russell8th Elder
John Stuart10th Elder
Lee QuigleyBaby Kal-El (placed in capsule)
Diane SherryLana Lang
Brad FlockFootball Player
Billy J. Mitchell1st Editor
Larry Lamb1st Reporter
John Cassady3rd Reporter
Antony Scott5th Reporter
Sue Shifrin7th Reporter
Vincent Marzello1st Copy Boy
Lise Hilboldt1st Secretary
Jill InghamPerry's Secretary
Rex ReedRex Reed
Steve KahanDetective Armus
Randy JurgensenOfficer 3
Colin SkeapingPilot
Paul AveryTV Cameraman
George Harris IIPatrolman Mooney
John Cording2nd Hood
Oz Clarke4th Hood
Jayne TottmanLittle Girl
Brian ProtheroeCo Pilot
Robert Whelan2nd Crewman
Norwich DuffNewscaster
Michael EnsignNewscaster
Paul TuerpeSgt. Hayley
David YorstonPetty Officer
Robert MacLeodGeneral
Alan Tilvern2nd Controller
Bill Bailey2nd Senator
Chief Tug SmithIndian Chief
Chuck JulianAssistant
Mark WynterMate
Kirk AlynYoung Lois Lane's father (on train)
Richard DonnerMan on street (cameo in expanded edition)
Noel NeillYoung Lois Lane's mother (on train)