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Superman (1978)

Directed by Richard Donner · Cinematography by Geoffrey Unsworth

PG143 min62 frames

Science FictionActionAdventure

Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.

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