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Superman is a 1978 American superhero film directed by Richard Donner, based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The film stars Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, and Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor. The film tells the origin story of Superman, from his birth on the planet Krypton to his life as a reporter for the Daily Planet in Metropolis.

The film was produced by Alexander Salkind, Ilya Salkind, and Pierre Spengler, with a screenplay by Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, and Robert Benton. The film was released on December 15, 1978, and was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $300 million worldwide. It was nominated for three Academy Awards, winning one for Best Visual Effects.

Superman's success led to three sequels, Superman II, III, and IV: The Quest for Peace. The film also spawned a franchise of TV shows, cartoons, and comics. Christopher Reeve's portrayal of Superman is widely regarded as one of the best performances of the character, and the film is considered a classic of the superhero genre. The film's success also paved the way for other superhero films, including Batman and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Anna Miko

Anna Miko enjoys writing more than reading books. But most of all she likes to write movie and series reviews. Being fond of classic cinema, she nevertheless is the author of many research works on contemporary visual arts. She also writes short essays on new movies and series helping others to navigate the world of modern cinema.

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