Unable to convince the ruling council of Krypton that their world will destroy itself soon, scientist Jor-El takes drastic measures to preserve the Kryptonian race: He sends his infant son Kal-El to Earth. There, gaining great powers under Earth's yellow sun, he will become a champion of truth and justice. Raised by the Kents, an elderly farm couple, Clark Kent learns that his abilities must be used for good. The adult Clark travels to Metropolis, where he becomes a mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet...and a caped wonder whose amazing feats stun the city: Superman! Meanwhile, Lex Luthor, the world's greatest criminal mind, is plotting the greatest real estate swindle of all time. Can't even the Man of Steel stop this nefarious scheme?
Marlon Brando | Jor-El |
Gene Hackman | Lex Luthor |
Christopher Reeve | Superman |
Ned Beatty | Otis |
Jackie Cooper | Perry White |
Glenn Ford | Jonathan Kent |
Trevor Howard | 1st Elder |
Margot Kidder | Lois Lane |
Jack O'Halloran | Non |
Valerie Perrine | Eve Teschmacher |
Maria Schell | Vond-Ah |
Terence Stamp | General Zod |
Phyllis Thaxter | Martha Kent |
Susannah York | Lara |
Jeff East | Young Clark Kent |
John Williams | Composer |
Geoffrey Unsworth | Cinematographer |
Stuart Baird | Editor |
Michael Ellis | Editor |
Michael Thau | Editor |
John Barry | Production Designer |