SUPERMAN (1978)

Unable to convince the ruling council of Krypton that their world will destroy itself soon, scientist Jor-El takes drastic measures to preserve the Kryptonian race: He sends his infant son (Christopher Reeve), Kal-El to Earth. There, gaining great powers under Earth's yellow sun, he becomes a champion of truth and justice. Raised by the Kents, an elderly farm couple, Kal-El, now Clark Kent, learns that his abilities must be used for good. The adult Clark travels to Metropolis, where he becomes a mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet and a caped wonder whose amazing feats stun the city: Superman! Meanwhile, Lex Luthor, the world's greatest criminal mind, is plotting the greatest real estate swindle of all time and it is up to Superman to stop him. Director: Richard Donner. Cast: Christopher Reve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder and Marlon Brando.