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Superman
Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent, young Clark discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to Metropolis to fight evil. As Superman, he battles the villainous Lex Luthor, while, as novice reporter Clark Kent, he attempts to woo co-worker Lois Lane
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2:58 Superman: Catching Criminals In Metropolis
Awards
- 1979 - Special Achievement Award - - winner
- 1979 - Oscar - Best Sound - nominated
- 1979 - Oscar - Best Film Editing - nominated
- 1979 - Oscar - Best Music, Original Score - nominated