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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