1978 · 144 min · PG

Superman

Name: Superman
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Released: 1978
Duration: 144 min
Cast: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, Ned Beatty

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

Kansas California

Setting

Urban Rural Off World

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Premise

Superhero

Themes

Identity Fate & Destiny

Tone

Hopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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