
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut(2006)
Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.


“The Man of Steel meets his match!”
Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.

Christopher Reeve
Superman / Clark Kent

Margot Kidder
Lois Lane

Terence Stamp
General Zod

Sarah Douglas
Ursa

Jack O'Halloran
Non

Gene Hackman
Lex Luthor

Ned Beatty
Otis

Jackie Cooper
Perry White

Valerie Perrine
Eve Teschmacher

Susannah York
Lara
Superman II is a science fiction, action, adventure film released in 1980 exploring themes of new york city, saving the world, flying, sacrifice, superhero, loss of virginity. Directed by Richard Lester, it stars Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Terence Stamp. Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.
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