Superman III 1983
“If the world's most powerful computer can control even Superman...no one on earth is safe.”
What is Superman III?
Superman III is a 1983 film featuring the Man of Steel as he faces a new challenge orchestrated by a wealthy executive. The plot centers on Ross Webster, who aims to defeat the hero by hiring a bumbling but brilliant computer programmer named Gus Gorman.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 17, 1983
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Netherlands
- Studios
- Dovemead Films, Alexander and Ilya Salkind Productions
- Budget
- $39,000,000
- Revenue
- $80,250,623
- Genres
- Comedy, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
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Overview
Superman III is a 1983 film featuring the Man of Steel as he faces a new challenge orchestrated by a wealthy executive. The plot centers on Ross Webster, who aims to defeat the hero by hiring a bumbling but brilliant computer programmer named Gus Gorman. Webster tasks Gorman with developing synthetic kryptonite to neutralize Superman. This substance leads to unexpected psychological effects on the protagonist, complicating his efforts to protect the world. During this ordeal, Superman must balance his responsibilities with his personal life as he rekindles a romance with his high school sweetheart. The conflict eventually escalates when the hero is forced to contend with a powerful supercomputer designed to threaten him. The film follows these events as the protagonist works to save himself and overcome the obstacles placed in his path by his adversaries. By utilizing his abilities and resolve, Superman navigates the complex situation created by Gorman and Webster. The narrative concludes as the hero confronts the technological threat and addresses the consequences of the synthetic kryptonite.
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