Supergirl
“Her first great adventure.”
Synopsis
After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Supergirl - U.S Theatrical Trailer (HD) (1984)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-01
Top Cast
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Helen Slater
Supergirl / Linda Lee
Faye Dunaway
Selena
Peter O'Toole
Zaltar
Hart Bochner
Ethan
Mia Farrow
Alura
Simon Ward
Zor-El
Peter Cook
Nigel
Brenda Vaccaro
Bianca
Marc McClure
Jimmy Olsen
Maureen Teefy
Lucy Lane
David Healy
Mr Danvers
Sandra Dickinson
Pretty Young Lady
Robyn Mandell
Myra
Jenifer Landor
Muffy
Diana Ricardo
Mrs. Murray
Nancy Lippold
Billy-Jo
Sonya Leite
Betsy
Lynsey Beauchamp
Ali
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 6, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.41x
-$20.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeannot Szwarc
- Screenplay & Story
- David Odell
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Supergirl
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.3M
- Production Studios
- Artistry, Alexander and Ilya Salkind Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeannot Szwarc
David Odell, Otto Binder, Al Plastino
Jerry Goldsmith
Alan Hume
Malcolm Cooke
Timothy Burrill, Ilya Salkind
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
David Odell
Screenplay
Malcolm Cooke
Editor
Jeannot Szwarc
Director
Timothy Burrill
Producer
Alf Joint
Stunt Coordinator
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Emma Porteous
Costume Design
Richard Macdonald
Production Design
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 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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Supergirl.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Supergirl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Supergirl about?
After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch.
Who directed Supergirl?
Supergirl was directed by Jeannot Szwarc.
Who stars in Supergirl?
The principal cast of Supergirl includes Helen Slater, Faye Dunaway, Peter O'Toole, Hart Bochner, Mia Farrow.
When was Supergirl released and how long is it?
Supergirl was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of Supergirl?
Supergirl had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $14.3M at the worldwide box office (0.41 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Supergirl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Supergirl was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Supergirl based on a book or true story?
Supergirl is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Otto Binder", Characters: "Al Plastino".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Supergirl?
Supergirl 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.).