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Superman III (1983)

โ€œIf the world's most powerful computer can control even Superman...no one on earth is safe.โ€

5.5/10 ยท 1,949 votes 2h 5m pg ActionComedyAdventureScience-fiction

#38 of 39 films from 1983 #2009 of 2168 in action

Directed by Richard Lester ยท Written by David Newman, Leslie Newman

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Overview

Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.

Cast

Christopher Reeveas Clark Kent / Superman
Richard Pryoras August 'Gus' Gorman
Jackie Cooperas Perry White
Marc McClureas Jimmy Olsen
Annette O'Tooleas Lana Lang
Annie Rossas Vera Webster
Robert Vaughnas Ross Webster
Pamela Stephensonas Lorelei Ambrosia
Gavan O'Herlihyas Brad Wilson
Paul Kaethleras Ricky Lang
Margot Kidderas Lois Lane
Nancy Robertsas Unemployment Clerk
Graham Starkas Blind Man
Henry Woolfas Penguin Man

Facts

Release dateJune 17, 1983
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) โ€” longer as the 1983 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$39,000,000
Box office$80,250,623 (2.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0086393

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Questions

How long is Superman III?
Superman III runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is Superman III worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.5/10 across 1,949 votes, which places it #38 of 39 films released in 1983 in this index (top 5%) and #2009 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Superman III?
Superman III was directed by Richard Lester. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Hard Day's Night (1964), Superman II (1980).
Who stars in Superman III?
Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent / Superman; Richard Pryor as August 'Gus' Gorman; Jackie Cooper as Perry White; Marc McClure as Jimmy Olsen; Annette O'Toole as Lana Lang; Annie Ross as Vera Webster.
What is Superman III rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Superman III?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12703.

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