Screenplay David Newman, Mario Puzo, Leslie Newman
Characters Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster
Director Richard Lester
Superman II
Tagline: The Man of Steel meets his match!
Release Date: 1980-12-12
Duration: 127 minutes
Synopsis
Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton test the Man of Steel's mettle. Led by General Zod, the Kryptonians take control of the White House and partner with Lex Luthor to destroy Superman and rule the world. But Superman, who attempts to make himself human in order to get closer to Lois, realizes he has a responsibility to save the planet.
Casting
- Gene HackmanLex Luthor
- Terence StampGeneral Zod
- Jackie CooperPerry White
- Christopher ReeveClark Kent / Superman
- Ned BeattyOtis
- Sarah DouglasUrsa
- Trevor HowardKrypton Elder (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Glenn FordJonathan Kent in Opening Montage (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Margot KidderLois Lane
- John RatzenbergerController
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