Superman (1978)

Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent, young Clark discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to Metropolis to fight evil. As Superman, he battles the villainous Lex Luthor, while, as novice reporter Clark Kent, he attempts to woo co-worker Lois Lane

Richard Donner

Jerry Siegel Joe Shuster Mario Puzo

Christopher Reeve Gene Hackman Glenn Ford Harry Andrews Jack O'Halloran Jackie Cooper Jeff East Marc McClure Margot Kidder Maria Schell Marlon Brando Ned Beatty Phyllis Thaxter Sarah Douglas Susannah York Terence Stamp Trevor Howard Valerie Perrine