Superman (also marketed as Superman: The Movie) is a 1978 superhero film based on DC Comics featuring the eponymous character, played by Christopher Reeve. It is the first of four installments in the Superman film series starring Reeve as Superman. The film was directed by Richard Donner based on a screenplay by Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, and Robert Benton. The film features an ensemble cast including Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Jeff East, Margot Kidder, Glenn Ford, Phyllis Thaxter, Jackie Cooper, Trevor Howard, Marc McClure, Terence Stamp, Valerie Perrine, Ned Beatty, Jack O'Halloran, Maria Schell, and Sarah Douglas. It depicts the origin of Superman, including his infancy as Kal-El of Krypton, son of Jor-El (Brando), and his youthful years in the rural town of Smallville. Disguised as reporter Clark Kent, he adopts a mild-mannered disposition in Metropolis and develops a romance with Lois Lane (Kidder) while battling the villainous Lex Luthor (Hackman).
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00:01Superman is a hit, say the super critics.
00:04Newsweek says Christopher Reeves' entire performance is a delight.
00:08Can I take you to the airport?
00:09Not unless you can fly.
00:11Judith Quist says Margot Kidder is a delight for Lois Lane.
00:15The problem with Man of Steel, there's never one around when you want one.
00:18And Time Magazine calls it a film that's fun for everyone.
00:21Superman, the movie, rated PG, parental guidance suggested.