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Superman: The Movie
At the heart of this Academy Award®-winning*, fan-favorite box-office smash (and for three sequels) is Christopher Reeve’s intelligent, affectionate portrayal of a most human Man of Steel. Reeve, Marlon Brando (Jor-El), Gene Hackman (Lex Luthor) and Margot Kidder (Lois Lane) give performances that fuel the film’s aura of legend. Watching Superman isn’t just like being a kid again. It’s better.
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Director Richard Donner began shooting Superman II while concurrently filming Superman: The Movie, though the theatrical version of the film was ultimately directed by Richard Lester. In 2006, Donner’s original unique vision was released for the first time. Jor-El (Marlon Brando in footage cut from the theatrical version) appears in key scenes that amplify Superman lore and deepen the relationship between father and son. Lois Lane plots more schemes to unmask Clark Kent as Superman. With so many changes, large and small, including a different beginning and resolution, this version is an eye-opening alternate experience.
Superman II: Theatrical Cut
Unwittingly released from Phantom Zone imprisonment, three superpowered Planet Krypton criminals (Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas and Jack O’Halloran) plan to enslave Earth – just when Superman (Christopher Reeve) decides to show a more romantic side to Lois Lane (Margot Kidder). Gene Hackman also returns as Lex Luthor in this sequel that features a top supporting cast, witty Richard Lester direction, and visuals that astound and delight.
Superman III:
Meet Gus Gorman (Richard Pryor), a naive computer-programming natural. For him a keyboard is a weapon – and, as a result, Superman faces the microelectronic menace of his life. Christopher Reeve reprises his signature role, deepening his character’s human side as Clark Kent sees Lana Lang (Annette O’Toole) at a Smallville High class reunion. And when the Man of Steel becomes his own worst enemy after exposure to Kryptonite, Reeve pulls off both roles with dazzling skill. Relive Superman III with all its heart, heroism and high-flying humor.
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Christopher Reeve not only dons the title hero’s cape for the fourth time but also helped develop the movie’s provocative theme: nuclear disarmament. To make the world safe for nuclear arms merchants, Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) creates a new being to challenge the Man of Steel: the radiation-charged Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow). The two foes clash in an explosive extravaganza that sees Superman save the Statue ofLiberty, plug the volcanic eruption of Mount Etna and rebuild the demolished Great Wall of China.
Director & Crew: Superman: The Movie: Director: Richard Donner. Writers: Jerry Siegel. Joe Shuster. Mario Puzo. Superman II: Theatrical Cut: Director: Richard Donner. Writers: Jerry Siegel. Joe Shuster. Mario Puzo. Superman II: The Donner Cut: Director: Richard Donner. Writers: Jerry Siegel. Joe Shuster. Mario Puzo. Superman III: Director: Richard Lester. Writers: Jerry Siegel. Joe Shuster. David Newman. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace: Director: Sidney J. Furie. Writers: Jerry Siegel. Joe Shuster. Christopher Reeve.
Cast: Superman: The Movie: Christopher Reeve. Margot Kidder. Gene Hackman. Marlon Brando. Ned Beatty. Jackie Cooper. Terence Stamp. Superman II:Theatrical Cut: Christopher Reeve. Margot Kidder. Gene Hackman. Marlon Brando. Ned Beatty. Jackie Cooper. Superman II: The Donner Cut: Christopher Reeve. Margot Kidder. Gene Hackman. Marlon Brando. Ned Beatty. Jackie Cooper. Superman III: Christopher Reeve. Richard Pryor. Margot Kidder. Jackie Cooper. Marc McClure. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace: Christopher Reeve. Gene Hackman. Margot Kidder. Jackie Cooper. Marc McClure. Jon Cryer. Jim Broadbent.
