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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)

  • Jun 23, 1987
  • 2 min read

PG | 1 hr 46 min | 3.7/10 | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Parental Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested, Some material may not be suitable for children)

Storyline

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) finds Clark Kent determined to rid the world of nuclear weapons, but his mission is challenged when a new villain, Nuclear Man, created from his own DNA, rises to threaten humanity. Superman must stop this dangerous foe while navigating personal and global stakes.

Why It’s Our Vibe

Though hampered by budget constraints and uneven effects, Superman IV strives to deliver a hopeful message about peace and responsibility. Christopher Reeve’s earnest performance anchors the film, which blends superhero action with social commentary, even if it falls short of earlier entries.

Director

  • Sidney J. Furie

Writers

  • Christopher Knopf

  • Lawrence Konner

  • Mark Rosenthal

Starring

  • Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent / Superman

  • Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor

  • Mark Pillow as Nuclear Man

  • Jackie Cooper as Perry White

  • Mariel Hemingway as Lacy Warfield

Produced by

  • Pierre Spengler

  • Yoram Globus

Production Companies

  • Cannon Group, Inc.

Cinematography

  • Reginald H. Morris

Edited by

  • George Appleby

Music by

  • Leonard Rosenman

Distributed by

  • Warner Bros.

Release date

  • July 24, 1987

Run Time

  • 1 hr 46 min

Country

  • United States

Languages

  • English

Budget

  • $17 million

Box office

  • $38 million+


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