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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)

Movie"Nuclear Power. In the best hands, it is dangerous. In the hands of Lex Luthor, it is pure evil. This is Superman's greatest battle. And it is for all of us."
Audience Score
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PG 1 hr 30 minJul 24th, 1987Science Fiction, Action, AdventureSuperman Collection PosterPart of Superman Collection
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.
StarringChristopher ReeveMargot KidderGene Hackman
DirectorSidney J. Furie

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 24th, 1987
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 1st, 2001 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$17,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$36,681,020 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Michael J. Kagan
Production Companies:The Cannon Group, London-Cannon Films, Golan-Globus Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
sequelsuperherosuper powermountainus armylaboratorysaving the worldvolcanic eruptionnuclear weaponsalter ego

Superman Collection

This collection includes the original superhero film series of the DC Comics character Superman starring Christopher Reeve and the fifth and final installment, Superman Returns, from 2006. The series is centered on Clark Kent, a Kryptonian from the planet Krypton whose birth name is Kal-El. Superman resides in the city of Metropolis, where he works as a journalist for the Daily Planet, a newspaper.