How long is Superman - The Movie (1978)?

Superman - The Movie (1978) is 2 hr 23 min long.

Who is Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman in Superman - The Movie (1978)?

Christopher Reeve plays Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman in the film.

Superman - The Movie (1978)

Name: Superman - The Movie (1978)
Released: 1978-12-15
Duration: 143
Rating: 86

Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El (Marlon Brando) sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers Jonathan (Glenn Ford) and Martha Kent (Phyllis Thaxter) ], young Clark (Christopher Reeve) discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to Metropolis to fight evil. As Superman, he battles the villainous Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman), while, as novice reporter Clark Kent, he attempts to woo co-worker Lois Lane (Margot Kidder).

RELEASE DATE: Friday, Dec 15, 1978
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How long is Superman - The Movie (1978)?: Superman - The Movie (1978) is 2 hr 23 min long.

Who directed Superman - The Movie (1978)?: Richard Donner

Who is Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman in Superman - The Movie (1978)?: Christopher Reeve plays Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman in the film.

What is Superman - The Movie (1978) about?: Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El (Marlon Brando) sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers Jonathan (Glenn Ford) and Martha Kent (Phyllis Thaxter) ], young Clark (Christopher Reeve) discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to Metropolis to fight evil. As Superman, he battles the villainous Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman), while, as novice reporter Clark Kent, he attempts to woo co-worker Lois Lane (Margot Kidder).