
	The plot Superman comes from the distant planet Krypton. His parents decide to send him in a spaceship, which would bring him to planet Earth, shortly before the red sun of their solar system explodes. On planet earth he is adopted by the Kents, a childless couple and he is given the name of Clark and how is raised as an own son. As Clark’s adopted father dies, he moves to Metropolis and works as a reporter at the daily newspaper "Daily Planet". There he often acts the shy or clumsy person. Lois Lane is the exact opposite and Clark falls in love with her, although his chances are virtually zero since Lois is in love with Superman. Unknown to her, Clark is Superman and uses his super powers for the benefits of humankind. Meanwhile one of the most dangerous criminals in the world, Lex Luthor has a devious plan to make a fortune in real estate, by buying large amounts of 'worthless' western desert land and then diverting a nuclear rocket from a missile testing site. This will destroy California and leave Luthor's desert as the new West Coast, increasing its value ten-fold. Superman tries to foil his plan but is put out of action by kryptonite, the only substance that subdues his super powers. Only at the last moment can he escape. Unfortunely the earthquake has begun and it’s up to Super Man to stop it. To achieve this, he must stabilize the St. Andrew's column and then repair the damage including the famous Golden Gate Bridge and the Hoover Dam, stopping the flood. Superman saves many lives but is too late to save Lois Lane, who dies in the landslide. Thanks to his super forces however Superman succeeds in flying back, circling the earth at a breathtaking speed and arrives a few seconds before the deadly landslide. He then tackles Lex Luther and brings him to jail. Bringing the story to a happy end. Cast Superman made the main actor Christopher Reeve a star, Margot Kidder plays Lois Lane and Gene Hackman gives a ravishing performance as Lex Luthor. In a great supporting role Marlon Brando is first-class as a Superman’s biological father. Prizes and Reviews The first Superman movie is considered one of the best comic films of all time. Overall, it was nominated for three Oscars, but lost in all categories. But the film won an honorary Oscar for special effects. Other major awards were the five Saturn Awards, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and a Grammy. The great strength of the Superman series was the groundbreaking special effects and the excellent actors. Moreover it differs from the comics, most of which have a dark prevailing mood, whereby the film has an optimistic view and happy end. Lots of comics have since been filmed due to the success of Superman.