Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
“The version you have never seen.”
Synopsis
Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Superman: The Motion Picture Anthology TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-31
Top Cast
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Christopher Reeve
Clark Kent / Superman
Margot Kidder
Lois Lane
Gene Hackman
Lex Luthor
Marlon Brando
Jor-El
Ned Beatty
Otis
Jackie Cooper
Perry White
Sarah Douglas
Ursa
Jack O'Halloran
Non
Valerie Perrine
Eve Teschmacher
Clifton James
Sheriff
E.G. Marshall
The President
Marc McClure
Jimmy Olsen
Terence Stamp
General Zod
John Ratzenberger
Controller #1
Gordon Rollings
Fisherman
Angus MacInnes
Prison Warden
Richard LeParmentier
Reporter
Don Fellows
General
Release History & Theatrical Window
Directors Guild of America building
Festival / Special Debut
November 28, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$54M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- David Newman, Leslie Newman, Mario Puzo
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $54M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, DC, Dovemead Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Donner
David Newman, Leslie Newman, Mario Puzo, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster
John Williams
Geoffrey Unsworth, Robert Paynter
John Victor-Smith, Stuart Baird, Michael Thau
Ilya Salkind, Pierre Spengler, Michael Thau
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Donner
Director
John Barry
Production Design
Peter Murton
Production Design
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Robert Paynter
Director of Photography
Sue Yelland
Costume Design
Yvonne Blake
Costume Design
John Victor-Smith
Editor
Stuart Baird
Editor
Michael Thau
Editor
Roy Field
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Williams
Original Music Composer
David Newman
Screenplay
Leslie Newman
Screenplay
Mario Puzo
Screenplay
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 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 II: The Richard Donner Cut
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut about?
Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.
Who directed Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut?
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut was directed by Richard Donner.
Who stars in Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut?
The principal cast of Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut includes Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, Ned Beatty.
When was Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut released and how long is it?
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut was composed by John Williams.
Is Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut based on a book or true story?
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jerry Siegel", Characters: "Joe Shuster".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut?
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).