| Edition |
[Blu-ray version]. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (151 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
Blu-ray disc; 1080p High Definition; DTS-HD 5.1 or Dolby 2.0 in English, DTS 5.1 in French. |
| Note |
This Blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players. |
| Cast |
Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford, Trevor Howard, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, Maria Schell, Terence Stamp, Phyllis Thaxter, Susannah York. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Geoffrey Unsworth ; editor, Stuart Baird ; music by, John Williams ; production designer, John Barry. |
| Note |
Superman created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster. |
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Superman and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1978 ; expanded edition originally released as a motion picture in 2000. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG; for peril, some mild sensuality and language. |
| Summary |
A child from a dying planet is sent to Earth, where he is brought up by human parents and poses as a newspaper reporter, becoming Superman when necessary to use his special powers to save others. |
| Note |
Special features: Commentary by director Richard Donner and creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz; "Taking flight: the development of Superman" featurette; "Making Superman: filming the legend" featurette; Superman screen test; Music-only audio track; Theatrical trailers & TV spot. |
| Language |
English or dubbed French dialogue with optional English, French, or Spanish subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Superman (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Heroes -- Drama.
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Good and evil -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Superhero films.
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Action and adventure films.
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Fantasy films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Donner, Richard.
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Salkind, Alexander, 1922-1997.
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Salkind, Ilya, 1947-
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Spengler, Pierre, 1947-
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Puzo, Mario, 1920-1999.
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Newman, David, 1937-2003.
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Newman, Leslie.
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Benton, Robert.
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Brando, Marlon.
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Hackman, Gene.
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Reeve, Christopher, 1952-2004.
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Beatty, Ned.
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Cooper, Jackie, 1922-2011.
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Ford, Glenn, 1916-2006.
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Howard, Trevor, 1916-1988.
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Kidder, Margot.
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O'Halloran, Jack, 1943-
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Perrine, Valerie.
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Schell, Maria, 1926-2005.
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Stamp, Terence.
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Thaxter, Phyllis, 1919-2012.
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York, Susannah.
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Unsworth, Geoffrey, 1914-1978.
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Baird, Stuart.
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Williams, John, 1932-
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Siegel, Jerry, 1914-1996.
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Shuster, Joe, 1914-1992.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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DC Comics, Inc.
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| ISBN |
1419847309 |
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9781419847301 |
| Standard No. |
085391131014 |
| Music No. |
113101 Warner Home Video |
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