Superman III
“If the world's most powerful computer can control even Superman...no one on earth is safe.”
Synopsis
Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-26
Top Cast
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Christopher Reeve
Clark Kent / Superman
Richard Pryor
August 'Gus' Gorman
Annette O'Toole
Lana Lang
Robert Vaughn
Ross Webster
Annie Ross
Vera Webster
Pamela Stephenson
Lorelei Ambrosia
Gavan O'Herlihy
Brad Wilson
Paul Kaethler
Ricky Lang
Jackie Cooper
Perry White
Margot Kidder
Lois Lane
Marc McClure
Jimmy Olsen
Helen Horton
Miss Henderson
Graham Stark
Blind Man
Henry Woolf
Penguin Man
Gordon Rollings
Man In Cap
Peter Wear
Bank Robber
Justin Case
Mime
Nancy Roberts
Unemployment Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 16, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$39M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$80.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.06x
+$41.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Lester
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Newman, David Newman
- Original Score
- Ken Thorne
- Original Title
- Superman III
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $39M
- Worldwide Gross
- $80.3M
- Production Studios
- Dovemead Films, Alexander and Ilya Salkind Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Lester
Leslie Newman, David Newman, Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel
Ken Thorne
Robert Paynter
John Victor-Smith
Ilya Salkind, Pierre Spengler
Department Leadership Roster
John Victor-Smith
Editor
Richard Lester
Director
Ken Thorne
Original Music Composer
Pierre Spengler
Producer
Leslie Newman
Screenplay
Robert Paynter
Director of Photography
David Newman
Screenplay
Peter Murton
Production Design
Paul Weston
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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 III
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What is Superman III about?
Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.
Who directed Superman III?
Superman III was directed by Richard Lester.
Who stars in Superman III?
The principal cast of Superman III includes Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor, Annette O'Toole, Robert Vaughn, Annie Ross.
When was Superman III released and how long is it?
Superman III was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of Superman III?
Superman III had a reported production budget of $39M and grossed $80.3M at the worldwide box office (2.06 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Superman III?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Superman III was composed by Ken Thorne.
Is Superman III based on a book or true story?
Superman III is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Joe Shuster", Characters: "Jerry Siegel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Superman III?
Superman III holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 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.).