SUPERMAN THE MOVIE (1978)
It came out on December 15th, 1978. Directed by Richard Donner, written by Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, and Robert Benton from a story by Puzo based on the DC Comics character of the same name. It is the first installment in the Superman film series. An international co-production between the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Panama and the United States, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring Marlon Brando as Jor-El;, Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, Christopher Reeves as Superman, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, Ned Beatty (RIP) as Otis, and more. It depicts the origin of Superman (Reeve), including his infancy as Kal-El of Krypton, son of Jor-El 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 whilst battling the villainous Lex Luthor. This is the OG Man of Steel right here, it is Superman The Movie.
SPOILER ALERT/GUT CHECKS– Break it down and round table discussion.
