Superman III is a 1983 superhero film directed by Richard Lester from a screenplay by David Newman and Leslie Newman based on the DC Comics character Superman. It is the third installment in the Superman film series and a standalone sequel to Superman II. The film features a cast of Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure, Annette O'Toole, Annie Ross, Pamela Stephenson, Robert Vaughn, and Margot Kidder. Although the film recouped its budget of $39 million, it proved less successful than the first two Superman films, both financially and critically. While harsh criticism focused on the film's comedic and campy tone, as well as on the casting and performance of Pryor, the special effects and Christopher Reeve's performance as Superman were praised. A sequel, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, was released in July 1987.
| Director | Richard Lester |
| Produced by | Pierre Spengler |
| Screenplay by | David Newman, Leslie Newman |
| Starring | Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure, Annette O'Toole, Annie Ross, Pamela Stephenson, Robert Vaughn, Margot Kidder |
| Music | Ken Thorne |
| Cinematography | Robert Paynter |
| Edited by | John Victor-Smith |
| Production, company | Dovemead Ltd. |
| Distributed by | Columbia–EMI–Warner Distributors (United Kingdom), Warner Bros. (United States) |
| Released | June 12, 1983 (Washington D.C. premiere), June 17, 1983 (United States), July 19, 1983 (United Kingdom) |
| Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom, United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $39 million |
| Box office | $80.2 million |
| Netflix ID | 60020038 |
About Superman III
A synthetic version of kryptonite splits Superman into good and evil selves.
Achievement of Superman III
Actor Christopher Reeve was reported to not be happy with the results of the film. The movie was filmed in Canada, England, Arizona, Utah, and Italy.
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Latest information about Superman III updated on July 28 2021.
