Poster of Superman

Superman

Plot: 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 Date: Thursday, December 14 1978
45 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Christopher ReeveChristopher Reeve
Christopher Reeve was
26 in Superman
as 'Clark Kent / Superman'.
Thu, Sep 25 1952 –
Sun, Oct 10 2004
Portrait of Marlon BrandoMarlon Brando
Marlon Brando was
54 in Superman
as 'Jor-El'.
Thu, Apr 03 1924 –
Thu, Jul 01 2004
Portrait of Gene HackmanGene Hackman
Gene Hackman was
48 in Superman
as 'Lex Luthor'.
Thu, Jan 30 1930
Portrait of Ned BeattyNed Beatty
Ned Beatty was
41 in Superman
as 'Otis'.
Tue, Jul 06 1937 –
Sun, Jun 13 2021
Portrait of Jackie CooperJackie Cooper
Jackie Cooper was
56 in Superman
as 'Perry White'.
Fri, Sep 15 1922 –
Tue, May 03 2011
Portrait of Glenn FordGlenn Ford
Glenn Ford was
62 in Superman
as 'Pa Kent'.
Mon, May 01 1916 –
Wed, Aug 30 2006
Portrait of Trevor HowardTrevor Howard
Trevor Howard was
65 in Superman
as '1st Elder'.
Mon, Sep 29 1913 –
Thu, Jan 07 1988
Portrait of Margot KidderMargot Kidder
Margot Kidder was
30 in Superman
as 'Lois Lane'.
Sun, Oct 17 1948 –
Sun, May 13 2018
Portrait of Jack O'HalloranJack O'Halloran
Jack O'Halloran was
35 in Superman
as 'Non'.
Thu, Apr 08 1943
Portrait of Valerie PerrineValerie Perrine
Valerie Perrine was
35 in Superman
as 'Eve Teschmacher'.
Fri, Sep 03 1943
Portrait of Maria SchellMaria Schell
Maria Schell was
52 in Superman
as 'Vond-Ah'.
Fri, Jan 15 1926 –
Tue, Apr 26 2005
Portrait of Terence StampTerence Stamp
Terence Stamp was
40 in Superman
as 'General Zod'.
Fri, Jul 22 1938
Portrait of Phyllis ThaxterPhyllis Thaxter
Phyllis Thaxter was
59 in Superman
as 'Ma Kent'.
Thu, Nov 20 1919 –
Tue, Aug 14 2012
Portrait of Susannah YorkSusannah York
Susannah York was
39 in Superman
as 'Lara'.
Mon, Jan 09 1939 –
Sat, Jan 15 2011
Portrait of Marc McClureMarc McClure
Marc McClure was
21 in Superman
as 'Jimmy Olsen'.
Sun, Mar 31 1957
Portrait of Sarah DouglasSarah Douglas
Sarah Douglas was
26 in Superman
as 'Ursa'.
Fri, Dec 12 1952
Portrait of Harry AndrewsHarry Andrews
Harry Andrews was
67 in Superman
as '2nd Elder'.
Fri, Nov 10 1911 –
Mon, Mar 06 1989
Portrait of Jeff EastJeff East
Jeff East was
21 in Superman
as 'Young Clark Kent'.
Sun, Oct 27 1957
Portrait of Diane Sherry CaseDiane Sherry Case
Diane Sherry Case was
26 in Superman
as 'Lana Lang'.
Tue, Mar 11 1952
Portrait of Vass AndersonVass Anderson
Vass Anderson was
45 in Superman
as '3rd Elder'.
Sat, Sep 16 1933 –
Sat, Apr 04 2015
Portrait of John HollisJohn Hollis
John Hollis was
47 in Superman
as '4th Elder'.
Sat, Jan 24 1931 –
Tue, Oct 18 2005
Portrait of James GarbuttJames Garbutt
James Garbutt was
53 in Superman
as '5th Elder'.
Wed, Dec 09 1925 –
Sun, Apr 05 2020
Portrait of Michael GoverMichael Gover
Michael Gover was
65 in Superman
as '6th Elder'.
Sun, Aug 31 1913 –
Sat, May 02 1987
Portrait of David NealDavid Neal
David Neal was
46 in Superman
as '7th Elder'.
Sat, Feb 13 1932 –
Tue, Jun 27 2000
Portrait of William RussellWilliam Russell
William Russell was
54 in Superman
as '8th Elder'.
Wed, Nov 19 1924
Portrait of Penelope LeePenelope Lee
Penelope Lee was
>> in Superman
as '9th Elder'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John StuartJohn Stuart
John Stuart was
80 in Superman
as '10th Elder'.
Sun, Jul 17 1898 –
Wed, Oct 17 1979
Portrait of Alan CullenAlan Cullen
Alan Cullen was
>> in Superman
as '11th Elder'.
Unknown Birthday –
Sat, Dec 30 2000
Portrait of Aaron SmolinskiAaron Smolinski
Aaron Smolinski was
4 in Superman
as 'Baby Clark Kent'.
Thu, May 30 1974
Portrait of Billy J. MitchellBilly J. Mitchell
Billy J. Mitchell was
36 in Superman
as '1st Editor'.
Tue, Jun 16 1942 –
Tue, Mar 09 1999
Portrait of Robert HendersonRobert Henderson
Robert Henderson was
73 in Superman
as '2nd Editor'.
Mon, Dec 19 1904 –
Mon, Sep 09 1985
Portrait of Larry LambLarry Lamb
Larry Lamb was
31 in Superman
as '1st Reporter'.
Fri, Oct 10 1947
Portrait of John CassadyJohn Cassady
John Cassady was
>> in Superman
as '3rd Reporter'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John F. ParkerJohn F. Parker
John F. Parker was
>> in Superman
as '4th Reporter'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry ScottHarry Scott
Harry Scott was
>> in Superman
as '5th Reporter'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray EvansRay Evans
Ray Evans was
>> in Superman
as '6th Reporter'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Miquel BrownMiquel Brown
Miquel Brown was
33 in Superman
as '8th Reporter'.
Mon, Jan 01 1945
Portrait of Vincent MarzelloVincent Marzello
Vincent Marzello was
27 in Superman
as '1st Copy Boy'.
Wed, Jul 04 1951 –
Tue, Mar 31 2020
Portrait of Benjamin FeitelsonBenjamin Feitelson
Benjamin Feitelson was
24 in Superman
as '2nd Copy Boy'.
Tue, Apr 06 1954
Portrait of Lise HilboldtLise Hilboldt
Lise Hilboldt was
24 in Superman
as '1st Secretary'.
Thu, Jan 07 1954
Portrait of Leueen WilloughbyLeueen Willoughby
Leueen Willoughby was
>> in Superman
as '2nd Secretary'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rex ReedRex Reed
Rex Reed was
40 in Superman
as 'Rex Reed'.
Sun, Oct 02 1938
Portrait of Weston GavinWeston Gavin
Weston Gavin was
43 in Superman
as 'Mugger'.
Fri, Nov 15 1935
Portrait of Steve KahanSteve Kahan
Steve Kahan was
48 in Superman
as 'Officer 1'.
Wed, Jan 01 1930
Portrait of Ray HassettRay Hassett
Ray Hassett was
30 in Superman
as 'Officer 2'.
Sat, Jan 03 1948
Portrait of Randy JurgensenRandy Jurgensen
Randy Jurgensen was
45 in Superman
as 'Officer 3'.
Thu, Dec 07 1933
Portrait of Matt RussoMatt Russo
Matt Russo was
>> in Superman
as 'News Vendor'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Colin SkeapingColin Skeaping
Colin Skeaping was
34 in Superman
as 'Pilot'.
Sat, Jan 01 1944
Portrait of Bo RuckerBo Rucker
Bo Rucker was
>> in Superman
as 'Pimp'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul AveryPaul Avery
Paul Avery was
>> in Superman
as 'TV Cameraman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David BaxtDavid Baxt
David Baxt was
>> in Superman
as 'Burglar'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George Harris IIGeorge Harris II
George Harris II was
>> in Superman
as 'Patrolman Mooney'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John CordingJohn Cording
John Cording was
>> in Superman
as '2nd Hood'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Oz ClarkeOz Clarke
Oz Clarke was
>> in Superman
as '4th Hood'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rex EverhartRex Everhart
Rex Everhart was
58 in Superman
as 'Desk Sergeant'.
Sun, Jun 13 1920 –
Mon, Mar 13 2000
Portrait of Jayne TottmanJayne Tottman
Jayne Tottman was
>> in Superman
as 'Little Girl'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank LazarusFrank Lazarus
Frank Lazarus was
>> in Superman
as 'Air Force One Pilot'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brian ProtheroeBrian Protheroe
Brian Protheroe was
34 in Superman
as 'Co Pilot'.
Fri, Jun 16 1944
Portrait of Lawrence TrimbleLawrence Trimble
Lawrence Trimble was
>> in Superman
as '1st Crewman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert WhelanRobert Whelan
Robert Whelan was
>> in Superman
as '2nd Crewman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David CalderDavid Calder
David Calder was
32 in Superman
as '3rd Crewman'.
Thu, Aug 01 1946
Portrait of Norwich DuffNorwich Duff
Norwich Duff was
>> in Superman
as 'Newscaster'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Keith AlexanderKeith Alexander
Keith Alexander was
>> in Superman
as 'Newscaster'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael EnsignMichael Ensign
Michael Ensign was
34 in Superman
as 'Newscaster'.
Sun, Feb 13 1944
Portrait of Larry HagmanLarry Hagman
Larry Hagman was
47 in Superman
as 'Major'.
Mon, Sep 21 1931 –
Fri, Nov 23 2012
Portrait of Paul TuerpePaul Tuerpe
Paul Tuerpe was
>> in Superman
as 'Sgt. Hayley'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Graham McPhersonGraham McPherson
Graham McPherson was
17 in Superman
as 'Lieutenant'.
Fri, Jan 13 1961
Portrait of David YorstonDavid Yorston
David Yorston was
>> in Superman
as 'Petty Officer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert O'NeillRobert O'Neill
Robert O'Neill was
>> in Superman
as 'Admiral'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert MacLeodRobert MacLeod
Robert MacLeod was
63 in Superman
as 'General'.
Fri, Jan 01 1915 –
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Portrait of John RatzenbergerJohn Ratzenberger
John Ratzenberger was
31 in Superman
as '1st Controller'.
Sun, Apr 06 1947
Portrait of Alan TilvernAlan Tilvern
Alan Tilvern was
60 in Superman
as '2nd Controller'.
Tue, Nov 05 1918 –
Wed, Dec 17 2003
Portrait of Phil BrownPhil Brown
Phil Brown was
62 in Superman
as 'State Senator'.
Sun, Apr 30 1916 –
Thu, Feb 09 2006
Portrait of Bill BaileyBill Bailey
Bill Bailey was
40 in Superman
as '2nd Senator'.
Sat, Jan 01 1938
Portrait of Burnell TuckerBurnell Tucker
Burnell Tucker was
44 in Superman
as 'Agent'.
Mon, Jan 01 1934
Portrait of Chief Tug SmithChief Tug Smith
Chief Tug Smith was
>> in Superman
as 'Indian Chief'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Norman WarwickNorman Warwick
Norman Warwick was
>> in Superman
as 'Superchief Driver'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chuck JulianChuck Julian
Chuck Julian was
>> in Superman
as 'Assistant'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark WynterMark Wynter
Mark Wynter was
>> in Superman
as 'Mate'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roy StevensRoy Stevens
Roy Stevens was
>> in Superman
as 'Warden'.
Unknown Birthday –
Wed, Mar 29 2006
Portrait of Noel NeillNoel Neill
Noel Neill was
58 in Superman
as 'Ella Lane (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 25 1920 –
Sun, Jul 03 2016
Portrait of Kirk AlynKirk Alyn
Kirk Alyn was
68 in Superman
as 'Sam Lane (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 08 1910 –
Sun, Mar 14 1999
Portrait of Tony SelbyTony Selby
Tony Selby was
40 in Superman
as 'Hood (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 26 1938 –
Sun, Sep 05 2021

Crew

Portrait of Richard DonnerRichard Donner
Director
Richard Donner was
48 in Superman
Thu, Apr 24 1930 –
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Portrait of Geoffrey UnsworthGeoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Unsworth would have been no older than
64 in Superman
Tue, May 26 1914 –
Sat, Oct 28 1978
Portrait of John GlenJohn Glen
Second Unit Director
John Glen was
46 in Superman
Sun, May 15 1932
Portrait of John BarryJohn Barry
Production Design, Second Unit Director
John Barry was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday –
Fri, Jun 01 1979
Portrait of David TomblinDavid Tomblin
Second Unit Director
David Tomblin was
48 in Superman
Sat, Oct 18 1930 –
Wed, Jul 20 2005
Portrait of Tom MankiewiczTom Mankiewicz
Writer
Tom Mankiewicz was
36 in Superman
Mon, Jun 01 1942 –
Sat, Jul 31 2010
Portrait of Mario PuzoMario Puzo
Screenplay, Story
Mario Puzo was
58 in Superman
Fri, Oct 15 1920 –
Fri, Jul 02 1999
Portrait of David NewmanDavid Newman
Screenplay
David Newman was
41 in Superman
Thu, Feb 04 1937 –
Fri, Jun 27 2003
Portrait of Robert BentonRobert Benton
Screenplay
Robert Benton was
46 in Superman
Thu, Sep 29 1932
Portrait of Leslie NewmanLeslie Newman
Screenplay
Leslie Newman was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pierre SpenglerPierre Spengler
Producer
Pierre Spengler was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ilya SalkindIlya Salkind
Executive Producer
Ilya Salkind was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles F. GreenlawCharles F. Greenlaw
Associate Producer
Charles F. Greenlaw was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stuart BairdStuart Baird
Editor
Stuart Baird was
31 in Superman
Tue, Jan 14 1947
Portrait of Michael EllisMichael Ellis
Editor
Michael Ellis was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter PennellPeter Pennell
Sound Effects Editor
Peter Pennell was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris GreenhamChris Greenham
Supervising Sound Editor
Chris Greenham was
55 in Superman
Sat, Apr 21 1923 –
Sat, Jan 21 1989
Portrait of John WilliamsJohn Williams
Original Music Composer
John Williams was
46 in Superman
Mon, Feb 08 1932
Portrait of Lynn StalmasterLynn Stalmaster
Casting
Lynn Stalmaster was
51 in Superman
Thu, Nov 17 1927 –
Fri, Feb 12 2021
Portrait of Stuart CraigStuart Craig
Art Direction
Stuart Craig was
36 in Superman
Tue, Apr 14 1942
Portrait of Greg PowellGreg Powell
Stunts
Greg Powell was
24 in Superman
Thu, May 13 1954
Portrait of Vic ArmstrongVic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Vic Armstrong was
32 in Superman
Sat, Oct 05 1946
Portrait of Patricia McDermottPatricia McDermott
Hairdresser
Patricia McDermott was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerry SiegelJerry Siegel
Characters
Jerry Siegel was
64 in Superman
Fri, Oct 16 1914 –
Sun, Jan 28 1996
Portrait of Joe ShusterJoe Shuster
Characters
Joe Shuster was
64 in Superman
Fri, Jul 10 1914 –
Thu, Jul 30 1992
Portrait of Yvonne BlakeYvonne Blake
Costume Design
Yvonne Blake was
38 in Superman
Wed, Apr 17 1940 –
Tue, Jul 17 2018
Portrait of Mike FoxMike Fox
Camera Operator
Mike Fox was
42 in Superman
Mon, Feb 03 1936
Portrait of Norman BollandNorman Bolland
Sound Mixer
Norman Bolland was
62 in Superman
Sat, Jan 01 1916 –
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Portrait of Peter HowittPeter Howitt
Set Decoration
Peter Howitt was
50 in Superman
Sun, Jan 01 1928
Portrait of Roy CharmanRoy Charman
Sound Mixer
Roy Charman was
48 in Superman
Sat, May 31 1930 –
Thu, Oct 04 1990
Portrait of Basil NewallBasil Newall
Makeup Artist
Basil Newall was
54 in Superman
Sat, May 17 1924
Portrait of David Wynn-JonesDavid Wynn-Jones
First Assistant Camera
David Wynn-Jones was
34 in Superman
Sat, Apr 01 1944
Portrait of Leslie DilleyLeslie Dilley
Art Direction
Leslie Dilley was
37 in Superman
Sat, Jan 11 1941
Portrait of Steve CooperSteve Cooper
Set Designer
Steve Cooper was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Connie ReeveConnie Reeve
Makeup Artist
Connie Reeve was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joan WhiteJoan White
Hairdresser
Joan White was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard HackmanRichard Hackman
Stunts
Richard Hackman was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Iloe ElliottIloe Elliott
Hairdresser
Iloe Elliott was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Reg BreamReg Bream
Draughtsman
Reg Bream was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Norman ReynoldsNorman Reynolds
Art Direction
Norman Reynolds was
44 in Superman
Mon, Mar 26 1934 –
Thu, Apr 06 2023
Portrait of Tony ReadingTony Reading
Art Direction
Tony Reading was
38 in Superman
Mon, Jan 01 1940
Portrait of Stuart FreebornStuart Freeborn
Makeup Supervisor
Stuart Freeborn was
64 in Superman
Sat, Sep 05 1914 –
Wed, Feb 06 2013
Portrait of Norman DormeNorman Dorme
Art Direction
Norman Dorme was
51 in Superman
Sat, Jan 01 1927
Portrait of Dusty SymondsDusty Symonds
Production Manager
Dusty Symonds was
34 in Superman
Wed, May 03 1944
Portrait of Colin ChilversColin Chilvers
Special Effects Supervisor
Colin Chilvers was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nick MaleyNick Maley
Makeup Artist
Nick Maley was
29 in Superman
Sun, Jul 17 1949
Portrait of Robert LynnRobert Lynn
Second Unit
Robert Lynn was
60 in Superman
Sun, Jun 09 1918 –
Fri, Jan 15 1982
Portrait of Ernest ArcherErnest Archer
Art Direction
Ernest Archer was
68 in Superman
Tue, Jul 26 1910 –
Fri, Jul 27 1990
Portrait of Gordon K. McCallumGordon K. McCallum
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Gordon K. McCallum was
59 in Superman
Mon, May 26 1919 –
Sun, Sep 10 1989
Portrait of Robert SimmondsRobert Simmonds
Production Supervisor
Robert Simmonds was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Phil RhodesPhil Rhodes
Makeup Artist
Phil Rhodes was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Louis LaneLouis Lane
Makeup Artist
Louis Lane was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Betty AdamsonBetty Adamson
Wardrobe Supervisor
Betty Adamson was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jamie BrownJamie Brown
Makeup Artist
Jamie Brown was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Graham FreebornGraham Freeborn
Makeup Artist
Graham Freeborn was
35 in Superman
Sun, Nov 07 1943 –
Mon, Jul 14 1986
Portrait of Kay FreebornKay Freeborn
Makeup Artist
Kay Freeborn was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Philip BennetPhilip Bennet
Art Direction
Philip Bennet was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sylvia CroftSylvia Croft
Makeup Artist
Sylvia Croft was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Darby HalpinDarby Halpin
Hairdresser
Darby Halpin was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cathy KevanyCathy Kevany
Hairdresser
Cathy Kevany was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stella RiversStella Rivers
Hairdresser
Stella Rivers was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Denis RichDenis Rich
Visual Effects Designer
Denis Rich was
48 in Superman
Fri, Feb 07 1930 –
Mon, Nov 26 2007
Portrait of Barbara GillettBarbara Gillett
Wardrobe Assistant
Barbara Gillett was
>> in Superman
Unknown Birthday