Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
“Nuclear Power. In the best hands, it is dangerous. In the hands of Lex Luthor, it is pure evil. This is Superman's greatest battle. And it is for all of us.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Mark Pillow
Nuclear Man
Damian McLawhorn
Jeremy
William Hootkins
Harry Howler
Jim Broadbent
Jean Pierre Dubois
Stanley Lebor
General Romoff
Don Fellows
Levon Hornsby
Robert Beatty
U.S. President
Bradley Lavelle
Tall Marshall
Mac McDonald
Marshall #2
Steve Plytas
Russian General #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.16x
+$19.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney J. Furie
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal
- Original Score
- Alexander Courage
- Original Title
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Worldwide Gross
- $36.7M
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, London-Cannon Films, Golan-Globus Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney J. Furie
Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Christopher Reeve, Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel
Alexander Courage
Ernest Day
John Shirley
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan, Michael J. Kagan
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney J. Furie
Director
Lawrence Konner
Screenplay
Mark Rosenthal
Screenplay
Yoram Globus
Producer
Menahem Golan
Producer
Alexander Courage
Original Music Composer
Ernest Day
Director of Photography
John Shirley
Editor
John Graysmark
Production Design
John Bloomfield
Costume Design
Alf Joint
Stunt Coordinator
Harrison Ellenshaw
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
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What is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace about?
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.
Who directed Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Who stars in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?
The principal cast of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace includes Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Mariel Hemingway, Jackie Cooper.
When was Superman IV: The Quest for Peace released and how long is it?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace had a reported production budget of $17M and grossed $36.7M at the worldwide box office (2.16 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Superman IV: The Quest for Peace was composed by Alexander Courage.
Is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace based on a book or true story?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Joe Shuster", Characters: "Jerry Siegel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).