KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
1978 · 144 min · PG

Superman

Directed by Richard Donner · Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Superman (1978) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Richard Donner set in Kansas and California during the 1970s. It runs 144 minutes and is rated PG.

A superhero, with a hopeful tone. Themes of identity and fate & destiny run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Geoffrey Unsworth
Cast
Christopher ReeveMargot KidderGene HackmanMarlon BrandoNed BeattyJackie CooperGlenn FordTrevor Howard

The world of this film

Setting

Where
KansasCalifornia
Setting
UrbanRuralOff World
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Superhero
Themes
IdentityFate & Destiny
Tone
Hopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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