Superman - The Movie (Special Edition)


Aspect

2.35:1

Audio

English (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Runtime

154

Discs

1

Studio

Warner Home Video

Release Date

Dec 15, 1978

DVD Release

May 01, 2001

16:9

Anamorphic

THX

Rating

PG

Director

 

Unable to convince the ruling council of Krypton that their world will destroy itself soon, scientist Jor-El takes drastic measures to preserve the Kryptonian race: He sends his infant son Kal-El to Earth. There, gaining great powers under Earth's yellow sun, he will become a champion of truth and justice. Raised by the Kents, an elderly farm couple, Clark Kent learns that his abilities must be used for good. The adult Clark travels to Metropolis, where he becomes a mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet...and a caped wonder whose amazing feats stun the city: Superman! Meanwhile, Lex Luthor, the world's greatest criminal mind, is plotting the greatest real estate swindle of all time. Can't even the Man of Steel stop this nefarious scheme?


Edition Details Cast
  • Available Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
  • Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Incorporates Added Scenes
  • 3 Behind-the-Scenes Documentaries:
  • The Magic Behind the Cape (Special Effects)
  • Making Superman: Filming the Legend (Production and Release)
  • Taking Flight: The Development of Superman (Preproduction)
  • Feature-Length Audio Commentary by Director Richard Donner and Creative Consultant Tom Mankiewicz
  • Superman, Lois Lane, & Ursa Screen Tests
  • Audio Outtakes: Alternate Scoring for 8 Sequences
  • 2 Deleted Scenes
  • TV Spots
  • Marlon BrandoJor-El
    Gene HackmanLex Luthor
    Christopher ReeveSuperman/Clark Kent
    Ned BeattyOtis
    Jackie CooperPerry White
    Glenn FordJonathan Kent
    Trevor Howard1st Elder
    Margot KidderLois Lane
    Jack O'HalloranNon
    Valerie PerrineEve Teschmacher
    Maria SchellVond-Ah
    Terence StampGeneral Zod
    Phyllis ThaxterMartha Kent
    Susannah YorkLara
    Jeff EastYoung Clark Kent
    Marc McClureJimmy Olsen
    Sarah DouglasUrsa
    Harry Andrews2nd Elder
    Vass Anderson3rd Elder
    John Hollis4th Elder
    James Garbutt5th Elder
    Michael Gover6th Elder
    David Neal7th Elder
    William Russell8th Elder
    Penelope Lee9th Elder
    John Stuart10th Elder
    Alan Cullen11th Elder
    Lee QuigleyBaby Kal-El (placed in capsule)
    Aaron SmolinskiBaby Clark Kent
    Diane SherryLana Lang
    Jeff AtchesonCoach
    Brad FlockFootball Player
    David PetrouTeam Manager
    Billy J. Mitchell1st Editor
    Robert Henderson2nd Editor
    Larry Lamb1st Reporter
    James Brockington2nd Reporter
    John Cassady3rd Reporter
    John F. Parker4th Reporter
    Antony Scott5th Reporter
    Ray Evans6th Reporter
    Sue Shifrin7th Reporter
    Miquel Brown8th Reporter
    Vincent Marzello1st Copy Boy
    Benjamin Feitelson2nd Copy Boy
    Lise Hilboldt1st Secretary
    Leueen Willoughby2nd Secretary
    Jill InghamPerry's Secretary
    Pieter StuyckWindow Cleaner
    Rex ReedRex Reed
    Weston GavinMugger
    Steve KahanDetective Armus
    Ray HassettOfficer 2
    Randy JurgensenOfficer 3
    Matt RussoNews Vendor
    Colin SkeapingPilot
    Bo RuckerPimp
    Paul AveryTV Cameraman
    David BaxtBurglar
    George Harris IIPatrolman Mooney
    Michael Harrigan1st Hood
    John Cording2nd Hood
    Raymond Thompson3rd Hood
    Oz Clarke4th Hood
    Rex EverhartDesk Sergeant
    Jayne TottmanLittle Girl
    Frank LazarusAir Force One Pilot
    Brian ProtheroeCo Pilot
    Lawrence Trimble1st Crewman
    Robert Whelan2nd Crewman
    David Calder3rd Crewman
    Norwich DuffNewscaster
    Keith AlexanderNewscaster
    Michael EnsignNewscaster
    Larry HagmanMajor
    Paul TuerpeSgt. Hayley
    Graham McPhersonLieutenant
    David YorstonPetty Officer
    Robert O'NeillAdmiral
    Robert MacLeodGeneral
    John Ratzenberger1st Controller
    Alan Tilvern2nd Controller
    Phil BrownState Senator
    Bill Bailey2nd Senator
    Burnell TuckerAgent
    Chief Tug SmithIndian Chief
    Norman WarwickSuperchief Driver
    Chuck JulianAssistant
    Colin EtheringtonPower Co. Driver
    Mark WynterMate
    Roy StevensWarden
    Kirk AlynYoung Lois Lane's father (on train)
    Bruce BoaGeneral (in extended version)
    Richard DonnerMan on street (cameo in expanded edition)
    Edward FinneranSpecial Football Player
    Noel NeillYoung Lois Lane's mother (on train)
    Tony SelbyHood
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