Superman II 1980

Name: Superman II
Released: 1980-12-09
Cast: Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas

Synopsis:

Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton test the Man of Steel's mettle. Led by General Zod, the Kryptonians take control of the White House and partner with Lex Luthor to destroy Superman and rule the world. But Superman, who attempts to make himself human in order to get closer to Lois, realizes he has a responsibility to save the planet.

Directed by:	Richard Lester
Written by:	Mario Puzo & David Newman & Leslie Newman
Release date:	1980-12-09
Runtime:	127 minutes
Critics score:	89 / 100
Tagline:	The Man of Steel meets his match!
Related titles:	Superman III 1983 Superman Returns 2006 Superman II 2006