Superman (1978 movie) facts for kids
Superman is a super cool movie from 1978! It's based on the really popular superhero comic book character, Superman. The movie was directed by Richard Donner, and Ilya Salkind helped produce it. The amazing music was created by John Williams, who wrote many famous movie scores.
The main actors in the movie were Christopher Reeve as Superman, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, and famous stars like Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman. The movie was a huge hit! People loved it, and it made a lot of money. It was so popular that it led to three more movies about Superman. It also inspired the 2006 movie, Superman Returns.
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What is Superman About?
Superman is a hero from another planet called Krypton. When he was a baby, his parents sent him to Earth to escape their dying planet. He landed in a small town in America and was found by a kind couple, the Kents. They raised him as their son, Clark Kent.
Clark grew up with amazing powers, like flying, super strength, and X-ray vision! He decided to use his powers to help people and fight bad guys. So, he became Superman! To keep his identity a secret, he works as a mild-mannered reporter named Clark Kent at the Daily Planet newspaper in the big city of Metropolis.
The Story of the Movie
The 1978 movie tells Superman's origin story. You get to see:
- How he left Krypton as a baby.
- His childhood in Smallville, learning about his powers.
- His move to Metropolis and becoming both Clark Kent and Superman.
He meets Lois Lane, a brave reporter, and battles his arch-enemy, the evil genius Lex Luthor. Luthor tries to cause big trouble, and it's up to Superman to save the day!
Main Characters
- Superman / Clark Kent (played by Christopher Reeve): The hero from Krypton with incredible powers. He works as a reporter to hide his secret identity.
- Lois Lane (played by Margot Kidder): A smart and daring reporter at the Daily Planet. She often finds herself in danger, needing Superman's help.
- Lex Luthor (played by Gene Hackman): Superman's clever and dangerous enemy. He uses his intelligence for evil plans.
- Jor-El (played by Marlon Brando): Superman's father from Krypton. He sends his baby son to Earth to save him.
Movie Success
Superman was a very important movie for superhero films. It showed that these stories could be serious and exciting, not just for kids. It won special awards for its visual effects, which were amazing for the time. The movie's success helped pave the way for many other superhero movies we see today!
Release Around the World
The movie first came out in the United Kingdom on December 14, 1978, and in the United States the very next day. It then quickly spread to cinemas all over the world in 1978 and 1979. People everywhere were excited to see Superman fly on the big screen!
Images for kids
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The flag of Spain, where the movie was released in February 1979.
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See also
In Spanish: Superman: la película para niños
