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Superman : the movie / Warner Bros. Pictures ; Alexander Salkind presents an Alexander and Ilya Salkind production in a Richard Donner film ; produced by Pierre Spengler ; story by Mario Puzo ; screenplay by Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman and Robert Benton ; directed by Richard Donner.

Salkind, Alexander, 1922-1997 (Added Author). Salkind, Ilya, 1947- (Added Author). Spengler, Pierre, 1947- (Added Author). Puzo, Mario, 1920-1999 (Added Author). Newman, David, 1937-2003 (Added Author). Newman, Leslie. (Added Author). Benton, Robert. (Added Author). Donner, Richard. (Added Author). Brando, Marlon. (Added Author). Hackman, Gene. (Added Author). Reeve, Christopher, 1952-2004 (Added Author). Beatty, Ned. (Added Author). Cooper, Jackie, 1922-2011 (Added Author). Ford, Glenn, 1916-2006 (Added Author). Howard, Trevor, 1916-1988 (Added Author). Kidder, Margot. (Added Author). O'Halloran, Jack, 1943- (Added Author). Perrine, Valerie. (Added Author). Schell, Maria, 1926-2005 (Added Author). Stamp, Terence. (Added Author). Thaxter, Phyllis, 1919-2012 (Added Author). York, Susannah. (Added Author). Unsworth, Geoffrey, 1914-1978 (Added Author). Baird, Stuart. (Added Author). Williams, John, 1932- (Added Author). Siegel, Jerry, 1914-1996 (Added Author). Shuster, Joe, 1914-1992 (Added Author). Warner Home Video (Firm) (Added Author). Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ) (Added Author). DC Comics, Inc. (Added Author). Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford, Trevor Howard, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, Maria Schell, Terence Stamp, Phyllis Thaxter, Susannah York. (Cast).

Summary:

A child from a dying planet is sent to Earth, where he is brought up by human parents and poses as a newspaper reporter, becoming Superman when necessary to use his special powers to save others.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781419847301
  • ISBN: 1419847309
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (151 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: [Blu-ray version, Widescreen format], Expanded edition.
  • Publisher: Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, 2006.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Title from container.
Superman created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster.
Superman and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1978 ; expanded edition previously released as a motion picture in 2000.
Canadian home video rating: PG.
Special features: Commentary by director Richard Donner and creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz; "Taking flight: the development of Superman" featurette; "Making Superman: filming the legend" featurette; Superman screen test; music-only audio track; theatrical trailers & TV spot.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Geoffrey Unsworth ; editor, Stuart Baird ; music, John Williams ; production designer, John Barry.
Participant or Performer Note:
Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford, Trevor Howard, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, Maria Schell, Terence Stamp, Phyllis Thaxter, Susannah York.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG; peril, some mild sensuality and language.
Language Note:
English or dubbed French dialogue; English, French, or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired.

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