Superman 1978

Overview

Superman is a 1978 science fiction, action, and adventure film that was released in the United States on December 15, 1978. The film has a runtime of two hours and twenty-four minutes and carries a PG rating. The story follows the life of Clark Kent, who is described as a mild-mannered reporter working at the Daily Planet. While employed at the newspaper, he works alongside Lois Lane, for whom he harbors a crush. The plot centers on Clark Kent as he is forced to summon his superhero alter-ego to combat the nefarious Lex Luthor. The central conflict of the film involves a plan devised by Luthor to take over the world. The film is associated with the promotional tagline, You will believe a man can fly. As an archival entry, this production is categorized within the science fiction, action, and adventure genres and is documented in the Movie Database. The narrative focuses on the dual identity of the protagonist as he balances his professional responsibilities with his duties as a superhero.