In this sequel to “Superman: the movie”, the Man of Steel’s romance with Lois Lane begins to blossom just as three villains from Krypton - who all have powers to match Superman’s - arrive on Earth with the intention of destroying the planet. With the help of arch-criminal Lex Luthor, the three locate Superman and when the truth is uncovered about Superman’s past - he being the son of their jailer - they seek to avenge Jor-El by killing his only son. The battle between Good and Evil culminates in a spectacular duel above Metropolis, and ends back at Superman’s home, where with a tricky manoeuvre, Superman restores order and peace on Earth. Cast includes: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman and Terrence Stamp.
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ACMI Identifier
310738
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Action & Adventure → Action films
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Comic strip characters in motion pictures
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture sequels
Fantasy & Science Fiction → Science fiction films
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)