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Superman III (1983)

PG 125 min  -  Action | Adventure | Comedy  -   17 June 1983 (USA)
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Synthetic kryptonite laced with tobacco tar splits Superman in two: good Clark Kent and bad Man of Steel.

Director:

Richard Lester

Writers:

David Newman (screenplay), Leslie Newman (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Reeve ...
Richard Pryor ...
Jackie Cooper ...
Marc McClure ...
Annette O'Toole ...
Annie Ross ...
Pamela Stephenson Pamela Stephenson ...
Robert Vaughn ...
Margot Kidder ...
Gavan O'Herlihy ...
Nancy Roberts Nancy Roberts ...
Graham Stark Graham Stark ...
Henry Woolf Henry Woolf ...
Gordon Rollings ...
Peter Wear ...
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Storyline

Wealthy businessman Ross Webster discovers the hidden talents of Gus Gorman, a mischievous computer genius. Ross decides to abuse his talents, in a way to help Webster with his plans for economic control. When the man of steel interferes, something must be done about Supes. When Gus' synthetic Kryptonite fails to kill Superman, it turns him in an evil incarnation of his former self. The tar-laced Kryptonite pits man against himself, setting up the Clark vs. Superman battle. Written by Robb <robetded@ix.netcom.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Computer | Kryptonite | Villain | Smallville | High School Reunion  | See more »

Taglines:

Alexander Salkind Presents Christopher Reeve and Richard Pryor as you never seen them before. With more action, more twists, and more fun than Superman has ever had before! See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English | Italian | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Stålmannen går på en kryptonit See more »

Filming Locations:

Calgary, Alberta, Canada See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$13,352,357 (USA) (19 June 1983)

Gross:

$59,950,623 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby (35 mm prints) | 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The first time Christopher Reeve had top billing in a Superman movie. In the first film, he was behind Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman; for the second he was behind Hackman. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: After Evil Superman breaks the liquor bottles with the nuts at the bar, he staggers up out of the stool. In the next scene he is shown from the outside through the window, still slouched over in his chair. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Unemployment Clerk: Next. Name?
Gus Gorman: Gus Gorman.
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Connections

Featured in "The Wright Stuff: Episode #14.44" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Love Theme"
Written by Giorgio Moroder and Ken Thorne
Performed by Helen St. John
Produced by Giorgio Moroder See more »