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Superman

Before his planet is destroyed, Jor-El sends his infant son to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers, a young Clark Kent discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to Metropolis to fight evil.

2 hours, 12 minutes

Last on

Thu 6 Aug 202620:00
BBC Four

Credits

Superman/Clark KentChristopher Reeve
Lois LaneMargot Kidder
Lex LuthorGene Hackman
Pa KentGlenn Ford
Ma KentPhyllis Thaxter
Jor-ElMarlon Brando
Eve TeschmacherValerie Perrine
Perry WhiteJackie Cooper
OtisNed Beatty
General ZodTerence Stamp
DirectorRichard Donner
WriterMario Puzo
WriterJerry Siegel
WriterJoe Shuster

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