Superman is a 1978 superhero film based on the DC Comics character Superman, portrayed by Christopher Reeve. It is the first of four installments in the Superman film series starring Reeve as Superman
Theatrical release poster
The Superman costume used in the 1978 film, on display at Comic-Con 2013.
Publicity still emulating screen shot in which Superman (Christopher Reeve), with his traditional suit, flies toward the sky, with Metropolis underneath him.
Actual screen shot for comparison. Suit has greenish hue, for use with blue-screen effects.
DC Comics' Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in June 1938, has featured in various films. He debuted in cinemas in a series of animated shorts beginning in 1941 and was the protagonist
Superman (1978 film)
…Movie) is a 1978 superhero film based on the DC Comics character Superman, portrayed by Christopher Reeve. It is the first of four installments in the Superman film series starring Reeve as Superman. The film was directed by Richard Donner and written by Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, and Robert Benton. The film…
Actors who have portrayed Superman: (first row) Kirk Alyn, George Reeves, Johnny Rockwell, (second row) Bob Holiday, Christopher Reeve, John Haymes Newton, (third row) Gerard Christopher, Ron Ely, Dean Cain, (fourth row)Tom Welling, Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill (fifth row) Tyler Hoechlin, Nicolas Cage, and David Corenswet
Kirk Alyn as Superman in a publicity still (1948).
George Reeves as Superman in Stamp Day for Superman (1954).
Christopher Reeve in 1985