Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.
Acting
Reeve's heartbreaking powerless vulnerability hits different here.
Direction
Donner's darker vision finally surfaces after 26 years.
Writing
Original Brando scenes restore emotional weight to Superman's choice.
Director
Richard Donner
Christopher Reeve
Clark Kent / Superman
Margot Kidder
Lois Lane
Gene Hackman
Lex Luthor
Marlon Brando
Jor-El
Ned Beatty
Otis
Jackie Cooper
Perry White
Sarah Douglas
Ursa
Jack O'Halloran
Non
Valerie Perrine
Eve Teschmacher
Clifton James
Sheriff
E.G. Marshall
The President
Marc McClure
Jimmy Olsen
Terence Stamp
General Zod
John Ratzenberger
Controller #1
Gordon Rollings
Fisherman
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