Superman
Directed by	Richard Donner
Produced by	Alexander Salkind Ilya Salkind Richard Lester (uncredited) Michael Thau (2000 Director's Cut)
Written by	Screenplay: Mario Puzo David Newman Leslie Newman Robert Benton Creative Consultant: Tom Mankiewicz Story: Mario Puzo Comic Book: Jerry Siegel Joe Shuster
Starring	Christopher Reeve Gene Hackman Margot Kidder Marlon Brando Ned Beatty Valerie Perrine Glenn Ford Jackie Cooper
Music by	John Williams
Cinematography	Geoffrey Unsworth
Editing by	Stuart Baird Michael Ellis Michael Thau (2000 Director's Cut)
Distributed by	Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date(s)	December 15, 1978
Running time	Theatrical Cut: 143 min. 2000 Director's Cut: 151 min.
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$55 million (estimated)
Gross revenue	$300,218,018
Followed by	Superman II Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
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Superman (also known as Superman: The Movie) is a 1978 superhero film based on the fictional DC Comics character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Richard Donner directed the film, which stars Christopher Reeve as Superman, as well as Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, Marlon Brando (who was given top-billed credit), Ned Beatty, Valerie Perrine, Glenn Ford and Jackie Cooper. The film depicts the origin story of the character from being infant Kal-El of Krypton, to his teenage days in Smallville. In addition he takes up the secret identity of mild mannered reporter Clark Kent in Metropolis, falls in love with Lois Lane, and finds himself facing off against the villainous Lex Luthor, who sets in motion a fiendish plot that will have dire consequences for Superman. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (483x755, 93 KB)original movie poster source:www. ... 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The film was initially conceived as far back as 1973 by Alexander Salkind, his son Ilya and fellow partner Pierre Spengler. The project went through various directors (most notably Guy Hamilton) and scripts by Mario Puzo, David Newman with wife Leslie, and Robert Benton before Richard Donner was brought in to direct and Tom Mankiewicz was given further rewrite work. Locations during the shoot included Shepperton Studios, Canada, New York City and New Mexico. Due to the film's excessive budget, tensions rose between Donner and the Salkinds, and it was decided to finish filming Superman while Superman II was already 80% finished. This would eventually give birth to Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut. Alexander Salkind (June 2, 1921 – March 8, 1997) was the second of three generations of successful international film producers. ... Ilya Salkind (born Ilya Juan Salkind Dominguez, July 27, 1947 in Mexico City) grew up in the world of motion pictures. ... Pierre Spengler is a French film producer. ... Guy Hamilton (born September 11, 1922 [1]) is a noted English film director. ... Mario Gianluigi Puzo (October 15, 1920 – July 2, 1999) was an American author known for his novels about the Mafia, especially The Godfather (1969). ... There have been a number of prominent figures named David Newman, including: David Newman, American composer David Newman, American Visual Artist David Newman, Canadian politician This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Leslie Newman is a screenwriter who co-wrote the first three Superman films with husband David Newman, who passed away in 2003. ... Robert Benton (born September 29, 1932 in Waxahachie, Texas) is an American screenwriter and film director. ... Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg on April 24, 1930) is an American film director and also producer through the production company, The Donners Company, he and his wife, producer Lauren Shuler-Donner, own. ... Tom Mankiewicz is an American screenwriter and director. ... Shepperton Studios, located in Shepperton, Middlesex, England is a film studio with a long history of film making. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Largest metro area Albuquerque metropolitan area Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ... Superman II is the 1980 sequel to the 1978 superhero film Superman. ...

Superman was released to positive reviews and a box office success. Some critics found analogies similar to Jesus, which Mankiewicz claims were set purposely as he himself finds the character to be a symbol of Christ.^[1] It was this film that sparked and inspired the birth of modern comic book movies with its use of high-budget special effects in comparison to the low-budget films, serials and TV series that had been produced before. This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ... It has been suggested that List of graphic novels adapted into television or film be merged into this article or section. ...

Plot

On the planet Krypton, the Council sentences three insurrectionists, General Zod, Ursa and Non, to isolation in the Phantom Zone. Later, believing that the Kryptonian sun will shortly explode and destroy their planet, Jor-El launches a spacecraft containing his infant son, Kal-El towards Earth, a distant planet with a suitable atmosphere, and where his dense molecular structure will give him superhuman powers. Moments after launch, Jor-El's prediction comes true as the sun explodes and Krypton is destroyed. Krypton is a fictional planet in the DC Comics universe. ... General Zod is a fictional comic book supervillain who is an enemy of Superman. ... Ursa has different meanings Ursa Major Ursa Minor Ursa is also a Finnish astronomical association, see fi:Ursa, http://www. ... Non is a villain who appeared in the first to Superman movies, Superman I and Superman II. He was portrayed by Jack OHalloran. ... The Phantom Zone is a fictional prison dimension featured in the Superman comic books and related media. ... Jor-El is a fictional character. ... Superman, looking over Metropolis, his home, with the Daily Planet building in the background. ...

The ship crashes in an American farming town, Smallville, where little Kal-El is found by Jonathan and wife Martha Kent and raised as their own son, Clark. Eighteen Earth years later, when Clark learns the truth about his heritage, he leaves the homestead and heads to the Arctic, where a vision of Jor-El appears before him, explaining his responsibilities on his adoptive planet. More years pass, and Clark Kent finds a job at The Daily Planet in Metropolis, where he meets and develops a crush upon fellow reporter Lois Lane, whom he later rescues from a helicopter accident after switching his street clothes and glasses for a costume bearing his father's iconic "S" symbol. This article is about Supermans adoptive home town. ... Jonathan Kent, also known as Pa Kent, is a fictional character published by DC Comics. ... Martha Kent, née Martha Clark, also known as Ma Kent, is a fictional character published by DC Comics. ... The Daily Planet is a fictional broadsheet newspaper that appears in Superman stories published by DC Comics. ... Metropolis Skyline, as seen in Smallville. ... For the Dutch girl group, see Loïs Lane. ...

Later, he visits her at home, takes her for a flight over the city and allows her to interview him for a newspaper article in which she dubs him "Superman." Meanwhile, criminal genius Lex Luthor diverts two nuclear rockets from a missile testing site, one to Hackensack, New Jersey, the other to the San Andreas fault line. The latter, he hopes will force California into the sea, increasing the value of his real estate on what would become the new West Coast. To stop Superman from preventing the disaster, Luthor lures him to his underground hideaway, where he exposes him to Kryptonite, the only substance known to cause him harm. Lex Luthor is a fictional supervillain and enemy of Superman in the DC Comics Universe. ... Joe Mallone is a douchebag For other places with this name, see Hackensack. ... View of the San Andreas Fault on the Carrizo Plain in central California, 35°07N, 119°39W The San Andreas Fault is a geological fault that runs a length of roughly 800 miles (1300 kilometres) through western and southern California in the United States. ... This article is about the fictional substance. ...

Miss Teschmacher saves him by getting rid of the kryptonite, but not without stealing a kiss from him first. She only rescues him on the condition that he deals with the New Jersey missile first, in order to save her mother. He is consequently too late to stop the second impact; the missile explodes, causing a massive earthquake which Superman battles. However, as a consequence, Lois Lane is killed. An earthquake has caused her car to fall into a crevice, which closes and crushes her death. Distraught at being unable to save Lois, Superman ignores his father's warning not to interfere with human history, and travels back in time (visually rendered as the earth spinning on its axis in reverse), in order to prevent the subsequent disasters and to save the woman he loves. While Lois is left to ponder why Clark Kent is never around when Superman shows up, Superman delivers Lex Luthor to his new home: prison.

Cast

• Christopher Reeve as Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman: After discovering his roots and origins from his native planet Krypton, he sets himself to fulfill his destiny and help those on Earth. In his wake, he finds the villainous Lex Luthor which sets dire consequences. As a means to protect his identity, he works as mild mannered reporter Clark Kent at The Daily Planet.
• Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor: A villain armed with an excessive amount of money and various knowledge of science. His only counterparts are bumbling henchman Otis and gorgeous girlfriend Eve Teschmacher.
• Margot Kidder as Lois Lane: A fellow reporter at The Daily Planet who becomes a crush of Clark Kent. She is madly in love with Superman and often ignores Clark.
• Marlon Brando as Jor-El: Kal-El's father on Krypton. He has a theory of the planet exploding, though the Council refuses to listen. He dies as the planet explodes but successfully sends his infant son to Earth as a means to help the innocent.
• Ned Beatty as Otis: Lex Luthor's bumbling henchman.
• Valerie Perrine as Eve Teschmacher: Lex Luthor's girlfriend. She falls in love with Superman's charms when Luthor nearly kills him with Kryptonite and walks away. As such she saves him (and kisses him), though strikes a deal for him to stop the missile heading towards Hackensack.
• Glenn Ford as Jonathan Kent: Clark Kent's father in Smallville during his teenage years. He is a farmer who teaches his son ideal skills that will help him in the future. He later suffers a heart attack that will forever change Clark's philosophy on life.
• Jackie Cooper as Perry White: Clark Kent's tempering boss at The Daily Planet. He assigns Lois to uncover the news of an unknown businessman purchasing a large amount of property in California.
• Marc McClure as Jimmy Olsen: A teenage photographer at The Daily Planet. He is present with Lois in California, though doesn't die as he is at a different location.
• Jeff East as Young Clark Kent: He is confused over how to use his abilities in either sport, or simply helping others in trouble. He is guided by fellow parents Johnathan and Martha and after finding out about his heritage, he ultimately finds his path into becoming Kal-El, "The Last Son of Krypton."
• Phyllis Thaxter as Martha Kent: Clark's faithful mother who also helps in raising him in addition to Jonathan.

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Production

For more details on this topic, see Ilya Salkind#Superman film series.

Richard Donner read the script, but thought there still were too many comedic aspects.^[2] This included an infamous scene featuring Telly Savalas in Kojak appearance interacting with Superman. Donner brought in fellow friend Tom Mankiewicz for rewrite work and sets started to be constructed at Shepperton Studios for Marlon Brando's filming dates that would happen in less than three months.^[3] The casting for Superman continued with James Caan being brought up once again. Neil Diamond expressed heavy interest but was ignored. James Brolin, Lyle Waggoner and Perry King were looked at as well though nothing happened beyond that. It was eventually decided to cast an unknown actor, and the filmmakers brought in casting director Lynn Stalmaster to help out with the complicated situation.^[4] Ilya Salkind (born Ilya Juan Salkind Dominguez, July 27, 1947 in Mexico City) grew up in the world of motion pictures. ... Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg on April 24, 1930) is an American film director and also producer through the production company, The Donners Company, he and his wife, producer Lauren Shuler-Donner, own. ... Aristotelis Telly Savalas (January 21, 1922 – January 22, 1994) was a prominent Emmy Award-winning American film and television actor whose career spanned four decades. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Tom Mankiewicz is an American screenwriter and director. ... Shepperton Studios, located in Shepperton, Middlesex, England is a film studio with a long history of film making. ... Marlon Brando, Jr. ... James Langston Edmund Caan (born March 26, 1940) is an American Academy Award, Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated American film, stage and television actor. ... Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter and occasional actor. ... James Brolin (born July 18, 1940) is a two-time Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy Award-winning American television, film, character actor, producer, and director. ... Lyle Waggoner (born April 13, 1935 in Kansas City, Kansas) is a tall (64 (1. ... Perry King (born on April 30, 1948, in Alliance, Ohio) has a number of TV shows to his resume: his best-known role was Cody Allen on the detective series Riptide from 1984 to 1986. ...

Stalmaster first came up with Christopher Reeve though Donner and Ilya Salkind felt he was "too skinny"^[3] and too young. Dozens of other unknowns auditioned (including a very young Christopher Walken and then Olympic golden medalist Bruce Jenner). The casting notice became so desperate, that the dentist of Ilya's then wife at the time was screen tested as the filmmakers felt he had an uncanny resemblance to Superman. Stalmaster still felt Reeve would be the best choice and convinced Donner and Ilya to have him audition.^[4] Reeve impressed the filmmakers with his performance, and they were to have him wear a "muscle suit," thinking that he couldn't possibly obtain the muscular physique. Reeve refused to do so,^[5] and enhanced his muscular tone from 170 lbs. to 212 in roughly six weeks, trained by David Prowse (known for wearing the Darth Vader suit in the original Star Wars trilogy).^[3] Christopher DOlier Reeve[1] (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, director, producer and writer. ... Ilya Salkind (born Ilya Juan Salkind Dominguez, July 27, 1947 in Mexico City) grew up in the world of motion pictures. ... Christopher Walken (born March 31, 1943) is an Academy Award-winning American film and theatre actor. ... The 1976 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad, were held in 1976 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... William Bruce Jenner (born October 28, 1949 in Mount Kisco, New York) is a U.S. track athlete, known principally for winning the decathlon in the 1976 Summer Olympics. ... X-rays can reveal if a person has cavities Dentistry is the practical application of knowledge of dental science (the science of placement, arrangement, function of teeth) to human beings. ... David Dave Prowse, MBE (born July 1, 1935 in Bristol, United Kingdom) is an English body-builder, weightlifter and actor, most widely known for his role as the physical form of Darth Vader. ... For information on this characters appearance in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, see Anakin Skywalker. ...

From March 1977 through May, the casting call for Lois Lane took place, eventually having over a hundred actresses read for the part. It was summarized between Anne Archer, Lesley Ann Warren (coincidentally portrayed Lois in the TV special of It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman), Deborah Raffin, Stockard Channing, Margot Kidder (personally suggested by Stalmaster) and Susan Blakely. The choice went between Kidder and Channing, though it was Kidder who won the part, as Ilya Salkind felt Channing was too famous. Peter Boyle and Jackie Cooper auditioned for Otis as did various other actors (one of them even had a heart attack during his audition). Ned Beatty ultimately won the role,^[4] while Cooper was coincidentally cast as Perry White once Keenan Wynn had to drop out due to heart problems.^[6] For the Dutch girl group, see Loïs Lane. ... Anne Archer (born August 24, 1947) is an Academy Award nominated American movie and TV actress. ... Lesley Ann Warren (born August 16, 1946), is an Oscar nominated American stage, film and television actress and singer. ... Its A Bird, Its A Plane, Its Superman is a musical with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams, with a book by David Newman and Robert Benton. ... Deborah Raffin (born March 13, 1953) is a American movie actress who is best known for her role as Aunt Julie in the former television show 7th Heaven. ... Stockard Channing press kit photo Stockard Channing (born Susan Antonia Williams Stockard on February 13, 1944) is an American actress. ... Margot Kidder (born October 17, 1948) is a Canadian-American film and television actress who achieved fame playing Lois Lane in the Superman movies of the 1970s and 1980s. ... Susan Blakely (born September 7, 1952) is an American movie actress who has mainly played supporting roles. ... Ilya Salkind (born Ilya Juan Salkind Dominguez, July 27, 1947 in Mexico City) grew up in the world of motion pictures. ... Peter Lawrence Boyle (October 18, 1935 – December 12, 2006)[1][2] was an Emmy Award-winning American actor who is perhaps best known for his role as Frank Barone on the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. ... Jackie Cooper (born September 15, 1922) is an American Academy Award-nominated actor, Emmy Award-winning TV director, and TV producer. ... Otis, played by Ned Beatty, is the short henchman of Lex Luthor who appears in the films Superman: The Movie and Superman II. Lacking any real intelligence or physical strength, Otis is used by Luthor primarily as a gofer. ... Ned Thomas Beatty (born July 6, 1937) is an Academy Award-nominated American character actor. ... Perry White is a fictional character who appears in the Superman comics, and is the editor-in-chief of the Metropolis newspaper the Daily Planet. ... Wynn in Warning Shot (1967) Keenan Wynn (July 27, 1916 – October 14, 1986) was an American character actor and member of a well-known show-business family. ... A myocardial infarction occurs when an atherosclerotic plaque slowly builds up in the inner lining of a coronary artery and then suddenly ruptures, totally occluding the artery and preventing blood flow downstream. ...

Principal photography

Superman started filming on March 24, 1977. It was shot simultaneously with Superman II, including eleven different units on location. The scenes of Krypton were shot at both Pinewood and Shepperton Studios. Smallville was shot on location in High River, Alberta while Metropolis was filmed in New York City. For scenes involving The Daily Planet, The New York Daily News was put in its place.^[7] Filming was to remain very secretive as Christopher Reeve would have to literally walk in a bathrobe between shots as a means to not reveal the Superman suit to magazine spies/photographers. During the stressful shoot, tensions rose between the Salkinds and Donner as the two were barely speaking. Salkind blamed it was the fact they were constantly over budget, behind schedule and lack of a teaser trailer.^[4] Superman II is the 1980 sequel to the 1978 superhero film Superman. ... For other uses, see Krypton (disambiguation). ... The gatehouse at Pinewood Studios Pinewood Studios is a major British film studio situated in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire. ... Shepperton Studios, located in Shepperton, Middlesex, England is a film studio with a long history of film making. ... This article is about Supermans adoptive home town. ... High River is a town in southern Alberta, Canada with a population of 9,523 (2004). ... For other uses, see Alberta (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Metropolis (disambiguation). ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... The Daily Planet is a fictional broadsheet newspaper that appears in Superman stories published by DC Comics. ... New York Daily News Building, Raymond Hood, architct, rendering by Hugh Ferriss The New York Daily News is one of the largest newspapers in the United States with a circulation well over 700,000. ... Christopher DOlier Reeve[1] (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, director, producer and writer. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Trailer (film). ...

Tom Mankiewicz claims that Donner was never given a budget or a schedule, and was constantly told by The Salkinds that he was either over budget or behind schedule. Warner Brothers would eventually step up and provided more money for the film. Richard Lester, who directed the Salkind's previous films The Three Musketeers and its sequel The Four Musketeers, was brought in as an uncredited producer, setting a balance between Donner and the Salkinds who were barely speaking. Mankiewicz claims the Salkinds brought in Lester because they were either waiting for Donner to quit, or having Donner go so over budget, that he would be fired. Lester refused to be credited and went uncredited for his work. Although Donner and Lester got along great, it was Lester who came up with the idea to stop filming Superman II and instead focus on finishing Superman. By this time 80% of II was finished; that included every scene featuring Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman, as it would be impossible bringing back the two high profiled actors. This would eventually spark the birth of Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut. The remaining 20% of Superman II would be finalized provided Superman were a financial success.^[4] Tom Mankiewicz is an American screenwriter and director. ... Warner Bros. ... Richard Lester (born January 19, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a UK based film director famous for his work with The Beatles. ... The Three Musketeers is a 1973 film based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. ... The Four Musketeers is the title of a 1974 Richard Lester film, which follows upon his film of the previous year, The Three Musketeers, and covers the second half of Dumass novel. ... Marlon Brando, Jr. ... Eugene Allen Gene Hackman[1] (born January 30, 1930) is a two-time Academy Award-winning American actor. ...

Special effects

Superman is well-known for its large-scale special effects sequences, all of which were created without the benefit of computer-generated imagery. The sets of Krypton were built at Pinewood Studios with the "Kryptonian Council Dome" being designed as a miniature. The Golden Gate Bridge miniature stood 70 feet long, and 20 feet wide. During the construction of the scene involving the Hoover Dam, a miniature was built and as an affect to simulate the vast amount of water, slow motion (an over-cranked camera) was put in process. The Fortress of Solitude was a full-scale set, though some scenes required matte paintings. The Destruction of Krypton was also filmed on a full-scale set, though would eventually be crushed to pieces. Young Clark Kent's long-distance football punt was executed courtesy of a cannon placed in the ground. Discarded footage exists of Superman literally flying in lava during the earthquake scene though for unknown reasons it didn't appear in either of the original release or Richard Donner's director's cut.^[8] Computer-generated imagery (commonly abbreviated as CGI) is the application of the field of computer graphics (or more specifically, 3D computer graphics) to special effects in films, television programs, commercials, simulators and simulation generally, and printed media. ... For other uses, see Krypton (disambiguation). ... The gatehouse at Pinewood Studios Pinewood Studios is a major British film studio situated in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire. ... The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening into the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean. ... For the dam near Westerville, Ohio, see Hoover Dam (Ohio). ... The Fortress of Solitude is the occasional headquarters of Superman in DC Comics. ... Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg on April 24, 1930) is an American film director and also producer through the production company, The Donners Company, he and his wife, producer Lauren Shuler-Donner, own. ...

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Actual screen shot for comparison. Suit has greenish hue, for use with blue-screen effects.

Of all the visual effects, the flying sequences were the hardest. The first test involved simply catapulting a dummy out of a cannon. Another technique was to have a remote control cast of the character flying around. Both were discarded due to lack of movement. High quality, realistic-looking animation was tried, with animated speed trails added to make the effect more convincing. Finally, a technique was developed that combined front projection with specially designed zoom lenses.^[8] superman movie image, think is ok by fair use File links The following pages link to this file: Superhero ... superman movie image, think is ok by fair use File links The following pages link to this file: Superhero ... Image File history File links Superman_movie_vid_cap2. ... Image File history File links Superman_movie_vid_cap2. ...

The illusion of movement was created by zooming in on Christopher Reeve while making the front projected image appear to recede. For scenes where Superman has to interact with other people or objects while in flight, Reeve and fellow actors were put in a variety of rigging equipment with careful lighting and photography to hide the equipment. The Superman costume was originally a much darker blue, but had to change to a more turquoise color in order to composite better with the blue screen.^[8] Christopher DOlier Reeve[1] (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, director, producer and writer. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion, because: it is patent nonsense. ...

Music

See also: Superman music

Richard Donner originally had in mind for Jerry Goldsmith to compose the music for the film as the two had worked together on The Omen. Goldsmith was set to work on the film but backed out due to scheduling conflicts. However, pieces of Goldsmith's musical notes for Capricorn One coincidentally found its way into the teaser trailer of this film, and years later, Goldsmith would find himself writing the film score for Supergirl. It was decided to hire John Williams as the filmmakers were impressed with his work on Jaws. Salkind also felt comfortable in hiring Williams as he felt "he could bring a 'bigger-than-life' feeling [for the film]" in comparison to 2001: A Space Odyssey. In the scene whereas Lois Lane and Superman are flying through the New York City atmosphere, it was originally intended for Margot Kidder to sing the words to "Can You Read My Mind?" rather than narrating. Lyrics were written by Leslie Bricusse though the idea was ultimately dropped in favor of a "vocal" recitation.^[4] This does not cite its references or sources. ... Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg on April 24, 1930) is an American film director and also producer through the production company, The Donners Company, he and his wife, producer Lauren Shuler-Donner, own. ... Jerrald King Goldsmith (February 10, 1929 – July 21, 2004) was a famous American film score composer from Los Angeles, California. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Capricorn One is a horror/thriller/science fiction movie about a Mars landing hoax. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Trailer (film). ... Supergirl is a 1984 superhero film. ... For other persons named John Williams, see John Williams (disambiguation). ... Jaws is a 1975 thriller/horror film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on Peter Benchleys best-selling novel inspired by the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Margot Kidder (born October 17, 1948) is a Canadian-American film and television actress who achieved fame playing Lois Lane in the Superman movies of the 1970s and 1980s. ... Can You Read My Mind is the love theme from the 1978 film Superman, with music by John Williams and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. ... Leslie Bricusse (born 29 January 1931) is a British lyricist. ...

Themes

Various Christianity references were used when discussing the themes of the storyline. Tom Mankiewicz has claimed they were set purposely, while Richard Donner is somewhat skeptical. Most notably they include Jor-El casting out Zod from Krypton parallels God casting out Satan from Heaven.^[6] The ship that brings Kal-El to Earth is in the form of a star (the star of Bethlehem). Kal-El comes to a couple unable to have children, as Martha Kent quotes, "...how we prayed and prayed the good Lord see fit to give us a child," similar between Mary and Joseph.^[6] Others also felt there were similarities between Lara and Mary.^[4] Religious perspectives on Jesus is the specific significance some religions place on Jesus. ... Tom Mankiewicz is an American screenwriter and director. ... Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg on April 24, 1930) is an American film director and also producer through the production company, The Donners Company, he and his wife, producer Lauren Shuler-Donner, own. ... Jor-El is a fictional character. ... General Zod is a fictional comic book supervillain who is an enemy of Superman. ... For other uses, see Krypton (disambiguation). ... This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and henotheism. ... This article is about the concept of Satan. ... For other uses, see Heaven (disambiguation). ... Arabic بيت لحم Name Meaning House of Lambs Government City (from 1995) Also Spelled Beit Lahm (officially) Bayt Lahm (unofficially) Governorate Bethlehem Population 29,930 (2006) Jurisdiction 29,799 dunams (29. ... Martha Kent, née Martha Clark, also known as Ma Kent, is a fictional character published by DC Comics. ... Virgin Mary redirects here. ... For other uses, see Saint Joseph (disambiguation). ... Lara Lor-Van, usually referred to as Lara, is a fictional character who appears in Superman comics published by DC Comics. ...

Just as there is not much known about Jesus during his middle years, Clark travels into the wilderness to find out who he really was and what he had to do. Jor-El quotes,"... you must live as one of them but always hold in your heart the pride of your special heritage. They can be a great people Kal-El, they wish to be, they only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you, my only son," a resemblance with God sending his only son Jesus to Earth in hope for the good of mankind.^[6] This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ...

In the scene whereas Lois Lane is interviewing Superman on the balcony, Superman once goes as quoting, "I never lie Lois." Ilya Salkind felt this was a generally important standing-point in the film, as carrying his secret identity as Clark Kent is "telling the biggest lie of them all," and through this status of his romance with Lois, he eventually goes against Jor-El's orders of not altering human history. This ensues with turning the world back in time to save her from dying.^[4] Jules Feiffer has argued that Superman's real innovation lay in the creation of the Clark Kent persona, noting that what "made Superman extraordinary was his point of origin: Clark Kent." Feiffer develops the theme to establish Superman's popularity in simple wish fulfilment.^[9] For the Dutch girl group, see Loïs Lane. ... Ilya Salkind (born Ilya Juan Salkind Dominguez, July 27, 1947 in Mexico City) grew up in the world of motion pictures. ... For other uses, see Clark Kent (disambiguation). ... Jor-El is a fictional character. ... Jules Feiffer (1958) Jules Feiffer (born January 26, 1929) is an American syndicated comic-strip cartoonist and author. ...

Reaction

Superman opened on December 15, 1978 in the United States in 806 theaters, accumulating $7,465,343 over its opening weekend. The film went on to gross $300,218,018 worldwide, more than five times the amount of its production budget, making it a financial success.^[10] Based on 45 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, Superman received an average 93% overall approval rating;^[11] the film was more balanced with the five critics in Rotten Tomatoes' "Cream of the Crop", which consists of popular and notable critics from the top newspapers, websites, television and radio programs,^[12] receiving a 80% approval rating.^[13] By comparison, Metacritic calculated an average score of 88 from the 12 reviews it collected.^[14] is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... // Events February 1 - Bob Dylans film Renaldo and Clara, a documentary of the Rolling Thunder Revue tour premieres in Los Angeles, California March 1 - Charlie Chaplins coffin is stolen from a Swiss cemetery 3 months after burial March - Leigh Brackett completes the first draft for Star Wars Episode... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Metacritic is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows, DVDs and books. ...

Roger Ebert was fascinated by overall aspects that included the storyline, Marlon Brando's dialogue and the special effects. He also cited that the tongue-in-cheek humor came at perfect moments and that Christopher Reeve was perfectly cast, commenting "Reeve sells the role; wrong casting here would have sunk everything." In the end he quoted, "The movie is, in fact, a triumph of imagination over both the difficulties of technology and the inhibitions of money. Superman wasn't easy to bring to the screen, but the filmmakers kept at it until they had it right."^[15] Film critic Danny Graydon from BBC quoted, "Superman: The Movie remains a defining high point of Hollywood's tumultuous relationship with superheroes."^[16] Steven Greydanus of Decent Films Guide called it, "A classic tribute to an American pop-culture icon, Superman is the first great comic-book movie and a nostalgic ode to the ideals of a more innocent time. Combining epic, portentous 2001-style sci‑fi mythmaking and Adam West "Batman"-style camp, the Mario Puzo-scripted movie embraces both the christological resonances implicit in the Superman myth and the over-the-top cartoon villainy of Gene Hackman’s Lex Luthor and his buffoonish henchman Otis."^[17] Roger Joseph Ebert (born June 18, 1942) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American film critic. ... Marlon Brando, Jr. ... Christopher DOlier Reeve[1] (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, director, producer and writer. ... For other uses, see BBC (disambiguation). ... Adam West (born William West Anderson on September 19, 1928) is an American actor who is best known for playing the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne on the 1960s TV series Batman (which also had a film adaptation). ... This article is about the 1960s television series. ... Mario Gianluigi Puzo (October 15, 1920 – July 2, 1999) was an American author known for his novels about the Mafia, especially The Godfather (1969). ... Religious perspectives on Jesus is the specific significance some religions place on Jesus. ... Eugene Allen Gene Hackman[1] (born January 30, 1930) is a two-time Academy Award-winning American actor. ... Lex Luthor is a fictional supervillain and enemy of Superman in the DC Comics Universe. ... Otis, played by Ned Beatty, is the short henchman of Lex Luthor who appears in the films Superman: The Movie and Superman II. Lacking any real intelligence or physical strength, Otis is used by Luthor primarily as a gofer. ...

Dave Kehr of the Chicago Reader criticized how "the tone, style, and point of view [seem to] change almost from shot to shot" calling it "the definitive corporate film." In the end he quoted, "The film is best when it takes itself seriously, worst when it takes the easy way out in giggly camp, as it does, finally and fatally, when Lex Luthor enters the action; Gene Hackman plays the arch-villain like a hairdresser left over from a TV skit."^[18] Harry Knowles of Ain't It Cool News claims he is a longtime dire fan of the film, but was overly critical of elements that didn't represent the Superman stories as seen in the comics.^[19] Dave Kehr is an American film critic currently writing for The New York Times. ... The Chicago Reader is an alternative newsweekly in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded in 1971[2] by a group of friends who attended Carleton College. ... Corporate may refer to either A corporation, a type of legal entity, often formed to conduct business Corporate (film), a 2006 Bollywood film starring Bipasha Basu. ... Harry Knowles with Cole and Bobby of atthemovies. ... Screenshot of Aint It Cool News. ...

Superman was nominated for three categories at the Academy Awards with Best Film Editing, Best Music, Original Score and Best Sound, though failed to convert any of them into wins. However, the film was able to receive a "Special Achievement Award" for it's Visual Effects.^[20] At The Saturn Awards Margot Kidder, John Barry, John Williams and the Special Effects crew won their respective categories, as well as winning Best Science Fiction Film. Christopher Reeve, Richard Donner, Valerie Perrine and the costume design team were nominated for their work as well.^[21] The film was once again nominated for its DVD release in 2001.^[22] Superman proved to be a success in England at the BAFTA Awards. Reeve won Best Newcomer, while Gene Hackman, Geoffrey Unsworth, Barry and the Sound design team were given nominations.^[23] Unsworth, who died before the release of this film, and to whom the film was dedicated in its opening credit,^[7] was given a nomination by the British Society of Cinematographers.^[24] In addition Williams was given a nomination at The Golden Globes^[25] and won a category The Grammys.^[26] The film won the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.^[27] The Visual Effects Society listed Superman as the #44 most influential use of visual effects of all time.^[28] Academy Award The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremony in the world. ... The Academy Award for Film Editing was first given for films issued in 1934. ... The Academy Award for Original Music Score is presented to the best substantial body of music in the form of dramatic underscoring written specifically for the film by the submitting composer. ... The Academy Award of Merit for Best Sound Editing is an Academy Award granted yearly to a film exhibiting the finest or most aesthetic sound editing or sound design. ... Visual effects (or VFX for short) is the term given in which images or film frames are created and manipulated for film and video. ... The Saturn Award is an award presented annually by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films to honor the top works in science fiction, fantasy, and horror in film, television, and home video. ... Margot Kidder (born October 17, 1948) is a Canadian-American film and television actress who achieved fame playing Lois Lane in the Superman movies of the 1970s and 1980s. ... People called John Barry include: John Barry (1745-1803), an officer in the Continental Navy. ... For other persons named John Williams, see John Williams (disambiguation). ... The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Science Fiction Film: See also Science fiction film Categories: | ... Christopher DOlier Reeve[1] (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, director, producer and writer. ... Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg on April 24, 1930) is an American film director and also producer through the production company, The Donners Company, he and his wife, producer Lauren Shuler-Donner, own. ... On the cover of Playboy, August 1981 Valerie Ritchie Perrine (born September 3, 1943) is an American actress and model. ... BAFTA Award The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), is a British organisation that hosts annual awards shows for film, television, childrens film and television, and interactive media. ... 2006 - Red Road - Andrea Arnold Black Sun – Gary Tarn The Last Hangman – Christine Langan London to Brighton – Paul Andrew Williams Rollin with the Nines – Julian Gilbey 2005 - Pride & Prejudice - Joe Wright Everything – Richard Hawkins Festival – Annie Griffin Shooting Dogs – David Belton Tsotsi – Peter Fudakowski 2004 - A Way of Life - Amma... Eugene Allen Gene Hackman[1] (born January 30, 1930) is a two-time Academy Award-winning American actor. ... Geoffrey Unsworth (1914-1978) was a British cinematographer who enjoyed a long and varied career in the British film industry, working on nearly 90 feature films spanning more than 40 years. ... Category: ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The 2005 Hugo Award with base designed by Deb Kosiba. ... The Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation is one of the annual Hugo Award categories, presented by members of the World Science Fiction Convention. ... The Visual Effects Society (VES) is the entertainment industrys only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio leaders, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers in all areas of entertainment from film, television and commercials to music videos and games. ...

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