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| rdfs:comment | - The film depicts Superman's origin, including his infancy as Kal-El of Krypton and his youthful years in the rural town of Smallville. Disguised as reporter Clark Kent, he adopts a mild-mannered disposition in Metropolis and develops a romance with Lois Lane, while battling the villainous Lex Luthor.
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| Caption | - Actual screen shot for comparison. Suit has greenish hue, for use with blue-screen effects.
- Publicity still emulating screen shot.
- Theatrical release poster by Bob Peak.
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| Title | - Superman
- Superman: The Movie
- Leaving Home
- Death of Jonathan Kent†
- Destruction of Krypton*
- Growing Up*
- Lex Luthor's Lair*
- Luthor's Luau †
- Main Title March
- Prelude and Main Title March*
- Star Ship Escapes†
- Super Crime Fighter*
- Super Rescues*
- The Big Rescue†
- The Fortress of Solitude*
- The Planet Krypton *
- The Planet Krypton*
- The Trip to Earth
- Welcome to Metropolis†
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| Studio | - Film Export A.G.
- Dovemead
- International Film Productions
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| Image | - Sprmnmovie.jpg
- Superman movie vid cap2.JPG
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| Distributor | - Warner Bros. Pictures
- Columbia-EMI-Warner
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| ID | - superman
- superman_the_movie
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| Quote | - "You will travel far, my little Kal-El. But we will never leave you, even in the face of our deaths. The richness of our lives shall be yours. All that I have, all that I've learned, everything I feel—all this and more I bequeath you, my son. You will carry me inside you all the days of your life. You will make my strength your own, and see my life through your eyes, as your life will be seen through mine. The son becomes the father, the father the son. This is all I can send you, Kal-El."
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| abstract | - The film depicts Superman's origin, including his infancy as Kal-El of Krypton and his youthful years in the rural town of Smallville. Disguised as reporter Clark Kent, he adopts a mild-mannered disposition in Metropolis and develops a romance with Lois Lane, while battling the villainous Lex Luthor. This version was conceived in 1973 by Ilya Salkind. Several directors, most notably Guy Hamilton, and screenwriters (Mario Puzo, David and Leslie Newman and Robert Benton) were associated with the project before Donner was hired to direct. Donner brought Tom Mankiewicz in to rewrite the script, feeling it was too campy. Mankiewicz was credited as creative consultant. It was decided to film both Superman and Superman II simultaneously. Principal photography started in March 1977 and ended in October 1978. Tensions rose between Donner and the producers, and a decision was made to stop filming Superman II and finish the first film. Donner had already shot 75% of the planned sequel, eventually giving birth to Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut. Superman was released with critical acclaim and financial success. Reviewers noted parallels between the film's depiction of Superman and Jesus and particularly praised Reeve's performance. The film's legacy presaged the mainstream popularity of Hollywood's superhero film franchises.
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