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Superman III

1983 · Film · 125 min

  • Comedy
  • Science Fiction
  • Action
  • Adventure

Plot

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.

About Superman III

Superman III is a 1983 superhero film based on the DC Comics character Superman, portrayed by Christopher Reeve. It is the third installment in the Superman film series and the sequel to Superman II (1980). Directed by Richard Lester and written by David and Leslie Newman, the film stars Reeve, Richard Pryor, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure, Annette O'Toole, Annie Ross, Pamela Stephenson, Robert Vaughn, and Margot Kidder. In the film, Superman battles Ross Webster, a corrupt businessman who has constructed a powerful supercomputer to kill him. Superman III was released in the United States on June 17, 1983. The film proved less successful than its predecessors, both critically and financially, grossing $80.2 million worldwide. A sequel, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, was released in 1987.

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Cast

  • Christopher ReeveClark Kent / Superman
  • Richard PryorAugust 'Gus' Gorman
  • Annette O'TooleLana Lang
  • Robert VaughnRoss Webster
  • Annie RossVera Webster
  • Pamela StephensonLorelei Ambrosia
  • Gavan O'HerlihyBrad Wilson
  • Paul KaethlerRicky Lang
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