Superman Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Follow the Man of Steel's story from Krypton to Smallville to his life in Metropolis and his alter-ego, mild-mannered Daily Planet reporter Clark Kent. Both Superman and Clark Kent must contend with the brilliant villain Lex Luthor and the tenacious, often-in-danger reporter Lois Lane.

Cited as official plot version

Action Adventure Superhero

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Superman.

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  Marlon Brando

  The Godfather (50th Anniversary)

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  Gene Hackman

  Runaway Jury, Welcome to Mooseport

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  Christopher Reeve

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  Margot Kidder

  Halloween II

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  Ned Beatty

  Toy Story 3, The Killer Inside Me

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  Jackie Cooper

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  Glenn Ford

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  Valerie Perrine

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  Terence Stamp

  Wanted, Bitter Harvest

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  Phyllis Thaxter

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  Susannah York

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  Jeff East

Crew Behind the Film

The Superman behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Richard Donner last directed 16 Blocks and Timeline. The film's writer Mario Puzo last wrote The Godfather (50th Anniversary).

Director

Richard Donner

Screenwriters

Mario Puzo
Robert Benton

Producers

Ilya Salkind
Pierre Spengler

Production Details

What we know about the Superman movie production.

Production Updates for Superman

Jul 2024

Completed

Changed Superman movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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