With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.

Christopher Reeve
Clark Kent / Superman

Margot Kidder
Lois Lane

Gene Hackman
Lex Luthor

Mariel Hemingway
Lacy Warfield

Jackie Cooper
Perry White

Marc McClure
Jimmy Olsen

Jon Cryer
Lenny

Sam Wanamaker
David Warfield
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Release Date
July 24, 1987
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Director