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Superman II (1980)

โ€œThe Man of Steel meets his match!โ€

6.8/10 ยท 2,624 votes 2h 7m pg ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#17 of 34 films from 1980 #816 of 2168 in action

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

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Overview

Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.

Cast

Christopher Reeveas Superman / Clark Kent
Gene Hackmanas Lex Luthor
Ned Beattyas Otis
Jackie Cooperas Perry White
Sarah Douglasas Ursa
Jack O'Halloranas Non
Margot Kidderas Lois Lane
Valerie Perrineas Eve Teschmacher
Susannah Yorkas Lara
Clifton Jamesas Sheriff
E.G. Marshallas The President
Marc McClureas Jimmy Olsen
Terence Stampas General Zod
Leueen Willoughbyas Leueen

Facts

Release dateDecember 4, 1980
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) โ€” longer as the 1980 average of 113 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$54,000,000
Box office$216,385,706 (4.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0081573

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Questions

How long is Superman II?
Superman II runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is Superman II worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 2,624 votes, which places it #17 of 34 films released in 1980 in this index (top 53%) and #816 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Superman II?
Superman II was directed by Richard Lester. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Hard Day's Night (1964), Superman III (1983).
Who stars in Superman II?
Christopher Reeve as Superman / Clark Kent; Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor; Ned Beatty as Otis; Jackie Cooper as Perry White; Sarah Douglas as Ursa; Jack O'Halloran as Non.
What is Superman II rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Superman II?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9322.

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