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Superman III (1983)

PG 125 min  -  Action | Adventure | Comedy  -   17 June 1983 (USA)
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Synthetic kryptonite laced with tobacco tar splits Superman in two: good Clark Kent and bad Man of Steel.

Director:

Richard Lester

Writers:

David Newman (screenplay), Leslie Newman (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Reeve ...
Richard Pryor ...
Jackie Cooper ...
Marc McClure ...
Annette O'Toole ...
Annie Ross ...
Pamela Stephenson Pamela Stephenson ...
Robert Vaughn ...
Margot Kidder ...
Gavan O'Herlihy ...
Nancy Roberts Nancy Roberts ...
Graham Stark Graham Stark ...
Henry Woolf Henry Woolf ...
Gordon Rollings ...
Peter Wear ...
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Storyline

Wealthy businessman Ross Webster discovers the hidden talents of Gus Gorman, a mischievous computer genius. Ross decides to abuse his talents, in a way to help Webster with his plans for economic control. When the man of steel interferes, something must be done about Supes. When Gus' synthetic Kryptonite fails to kill Superman, it turns him in an evil incarnation of his former self. The tar-laced Kryptonite pits man against himself, setting up the Clark vs. Superman battle. Written by Robb <robetded@ix.netcom.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Computer | Kryptonite | Villain | Smallville | High School Reunion  | See more »

Taglines:

Alexander Salkind Presents Christopher Reeve and Richard Pryor as you never seen them before. With more action, more twists, and more fun than Superman has ever had before! See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English | Italian | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Stålmannen går på en kryptonit See more »

Filming Locations:

Calgary, Alberta, Canada See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$13,352,357 (USA) (19 June 1983)

Gross:

$59,950,623 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby (35 mm prints) | 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1
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Trivia

The video game Ross Webster plays was created for the film. It originally looked so life-like that the creators were asked to make it look more computer-like. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Clark Kent gets in one back door of a police car and exits as Superman on the other, the car doesn't rock or move like a car that has movement inside it. The special rock solid car was necessary for the split screen effect. Still, a minute bit of shifting between right back door and rest of the car (the split screen seam) is barely visible. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Unemployment Clerk: Next. Name?
Gus Gorman: Gus Gorman.
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Connections

Featured in Heart of a Hero: A Tribute to Christopher Reeve (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Roll Over Beethoven"
(uncredited)
Written by Chuck Berry
Performed by The Beatles See more »