Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.
Acting
Terence Stamp's Zod: pure theatrical menace
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI flying effects still soar
Writing
Lois figuring out Clark's secret: chef's kiss
Director
Richard Lester
Christopher Reeve
Superman / Clark Kent
Margot Kidder
Lois Lane
Terence Stamp
General Zod
Sarah Douglas
Ursa
Jack O'Halloran
Non
Gene Hackman
Lex Luthor
Ned Beatty
Otis
Jackie Cooper
Perry White
Valerie Perrine
Eve Teschmacher
Susannah York
Lara
Clifton James
Sheriff
E.G. Marshall
The President
Marc McClure
Jimmy Olsen
Leueen Willoughby
Leueen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Richard Donner shot 75% of this film before being fired; Lester reshot and finished it, creating two wildly different versions.
The 'Kneel before Zod!' scene was improvised by Stamp, who thought the scripted dialogue was too tame.
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