Superman III (1983)
- Jun 16, 1983
- 2 min read
PG | 2 hr 3 min | 4.9/10 | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Parental Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested, Some material may not be suitable for children)
Storyline
Superman III (1983) finds Clark Kent facing a new threat as a corrupt businessman teams with a genius programmer to unleash a deadly supercomputer. When exposed to synthetic kryptonite, Superman’s darker side emerges, forcing him to confront both external dangers and his inner demons.
Why It’s Our Vibe
Mixing superhero action with comedic elements, Superman III takes a lighter, sometimes uneven tone. While it lacks the gravitas of its predecessors, Christopher Reeve’s performance and the film’s quirky moments offer a nostalgic charm for fans of ‘80s comic book adventures.
Director
Richard Lester
Writers
Chris Columbus (story)
Lawrence Konner (screenplay)
Mark Rosenthal (screenplay)
Starring
Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent / Superman
Richard Pryor as Gus Gorman
Annette O’Toole as Lana Lang
Robert Vaughn as Ross Webster
Pamela Stephenson as Vera Webster
Produced by
Ilya Salkind
Alexander Salkind
Pierre Spengler
Production Companies
Alexander Salkind Productions
Dune Entertainment
Cinematography
Robert Paynter
Edited by
John Jympson
Music by
Ken Thorne (credited score, adapted from John Williams)
Distributed by
Warner Bros.
Release date
June 17, 1983
Run Time
2 hr 3 min
Country
United States
Languages
English
Budget
$39 million
Box office
$80 million+
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