Superman (1978)
An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero.
All Releases
Domestic (44.8%)
$134,478,449
$134,478,449
International (55.2%)
$166,000,000
$166,000,000
Worldwide
$300,478,449
$300,478,449
Domestic DistributorWarner Bros.
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Domestic Opening$7,465,343
Budget$55,000,000
Earliest Release DateDecember 15, 1978
(Domestic)
MPAAPG
Running Time2 hr 23 min
GenresAction
Adventure
Sci-Fi
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Richard Donner | Director |
| Jerry Siegel | Writer |
| Joe Shuster | Writer |
| Mario Puzo | Writer |
| Mario Puzo | Writer |
| David Newman | Writer |
| Leslie Newman | Writer |
| Robert Benton | Writer |
| Tom Mankiewicz | Writer |
| Pierre Spengler | Producer |
| John Williams | Composer |
| Geoffrey Unsworth | Cinematographer |
| Stuart Baird | Editor |
| Michael Ellis | Editor |
| John Barry | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Christopher Reeve | |
| Margot Kidder | |
| Gene Hackman | |
| Marlon Brando |
