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Supergirl (1984)

โ€œHer first great adventure.โ€

5.4/10 ยท 733 votes 2h 4m pg ActionFantasyAdventureScience-fiction

#49 of 49 films from 1984 #2051 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jeannot Szwarc ยท Written by David Odell

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Overview

After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch.

Cast

Helen Slateras Supergirl / Linda Lee
Faye Dunawayas Selena
Peter O'Tooleas Zaltar
Hart Bochneras Ethan
Mia Farrowas Alura
Brenda Vaccaroas Bianca
Peter Cookas Nigel
Simon Wardas Zor-El
Marc McClureas Jimmy Olsen
Maureen Teefyas Lucy Lane
David Healyas Mr Danvers
Kelly Hunteras Argonian Citizen
Glory Annenas Midvale Protestor
Christian J. Fletcheras Argonian Citizen

Facts

Release dateJuly 1, 1984
Runtime124 min (2h 4m) โ€” longer as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Fantasy, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$14,296,438 (0.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0088206

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Questions

How long is Supergirl?
Supergirl runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Is Supergirl worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.4/10 across 733 votes, which places it #49 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 2%) and #2051 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Supergirl?
Supergirl was directed by Jeannot Szwarc. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Somewhere in Time (1980), Jaws 2 (1978).
Who stars in Supergirl?
Helen Slater as Supergirl / Linda Lee; Faye Dunaway as Selena; Peter O'Toole as Zaltar; Hart Bochner as Ethan; Mia Farrow as Alura; Brenda Vaccaro as Bianca.
What is Supergirl rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Supergirl?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/25947.

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