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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

1987-07-24 · 90 min · ★ 4.6

Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.

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Directors
Sidney J. Furie
Production companies
The Cannon Group, London-Cannon Films, Golan-Globus Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 17,000,000
Revenue
USD 36,700,000

Top Cast

Christopher ReeveChristopher ReeveClark Kent / Superman
Margot KidderMargot KidderLois Lane
Gene HackmanGene HackmanLex Luthor
Mariel HemingwayMariel HemingwayLacy Warfield
Jackie CooperJackie CooperPerry White
Marc McClureMarc McClureJimmy Olsen
Jon CryerJon CryerLenny
Sam WanamakerSam WanamakerDavid Warfield
Mark PillowMark PillowNuclear Man
Damian McLawhornJeremy
William HootkinsWilliam HootkinsHarry Howler
Jim BroadbentJim BroadbentJean Pierre Dubois
Stanley LeborStanley LeborGeneral Romoff
Don FellowsDon FellowsLevon Hornsby
Robert BeattyRobert BeattyU.S. President
Bradley LavelleBradley LavelleTall Marshall
Mac McDonaldMac McDonaldMarshall #2
Steve PlytasSteve PlytasRussian General #2
Czeslaw GrocholskiCzeslaw GrocholskiRussian General 1
John HollisJohn HollisRussian General 3 (Kremlin)

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