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Synopsis
Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasSun, Dec 10, 1978Washington, D.C.
- TVSun, Feb 7, 1982Part 1 of the extended 3-hour cut.
GB
- In CinemasWed, Dec 13, 1978London, England
CA
- In CinemasFri, Dec 15, 1978
AU
- In CinemasThu, Dec 21, 1978
FR
- In CinemasThu, Jan 25, 1979
- TVSat, Jan 3, 2026Canal+ Grand Écran
DE
- In CinemasThu, Jan 25, 1979
- Streaming / DigitalTue, Jan 13, 2026HBO Max
JP
- In CinemasSat, Jun 30, 1979
Where to watch
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Christopher Reeve
as Clark Kent / Superman
Margot Kidder
as Lois Lane
Gene Hackman
as Lex Luthor
Marlon Brando
as Jor-El
Ned Beatty
as Otis
Jackie Cooper
as Perry White
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