Episode #1 – Superman: The Movie (1978)

In the first episode, Perry and Derrick discuss the grandfather of superhero movies, 1978’s Superman directed by Richard Donner. Join in as they discuss just how influential this movie has been on superhero movies since and whether or not it still holds up today.

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Superman: The Movie (1978)

Directed by Richard Donner
Written by Mario Puzo and Tom Mankiewicz
Based on DC Comics characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster

Cast

Christopher Reeve – Superman/Clark Kent/Kal-El
Gene Hackman – Lex Luthor
Marlon Brando – Jor-El
Margot Kidder – Lois Lane
Jackie Cooper – Perry White
Marc McClure – Jimmy Olsen
Ned Beatty – Otis
Valerie Perrine – Eve Teschmacher
Phylis Thaxter – Martha Kent
Glenn Ford – Jonathan Kent
Susannah York – Lara Jor-El

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