The Man of Steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets Lex Luthor's latest creation, Nuclear Man.The Man of Steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets Lex Luthor's latest creation, Nuclear Man.The Man of Steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets Lex Luthor's latest creation, Nuclear Man.
- Director
- Writers
- Jerry Siegel(character created by: Superman)
- Joe Shuster(character created by: Superman)
- Christopher Reeve(story by)
- Stars
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- Director
- Writers
- Jerry Siegel(character created by: Superman)
- Joe Shuster(character created by: Superman)
- Christopher Reeve(story by)
- Stars
- Awards
- 2 wins & 6 nominations
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- Director
- Writers
- Jerry Siegel(character created by: Superman)
- Joe Shuster(character created by: Superman)
- Christopher Reeve(story by)
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
- All cast & crew
Storyline
Superman does a lot in his newest adventure. Archvillain Lex Luthor, determined to make the world safe for nuclear arms merchants, creates a new being to challenge the Man of Steel: the radiation-charged Nuclear Man. The two super-powered foes clash in an explosive screen extranvaganza that sees Superman save the Statue of Liberty, repulse a volcanic eruption of Mount Etna, rebuild the demolished Great Wall of China and perform many more spetactular feats. —Robert Lynch <docrlynch@yahoo.com>
- Taglines
- 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.
- Genres
- Certificate
- PG
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaChristopher Reeve publicly regretted his involvement in the film. He stated, "Superman IV was a catastrophe from start to finish. That failure was a huge blow to my career."
- Goofs(at around 1h 20 mins) Lacy Warfield is able to survive in space without a space suit.
- Quotes
Superman: Madam Chairman, I don't represent any one particular country, but I'd like to address the delegates.
U.N. Secretary General: Well... in that case, you will need a sponsor.
[all delegates raise their hands]
U.N. Secretary General: I believe that will do. Please.
- Alternate versionsA whole sequence detailing Lex Luthor's creation and Superman's defeat of a prototype nuclear man was shot but never used. However, pictures from the scenes show up in publicity materials for the movie and it's detailed in the comic book adaption. Also shot but not used is a scene when Superman personally apologizes to the boy when he decides he can't rid the world of nuclear weapons.
- ConnectionsEdited from Superman (1978)
- SoundtracksWhole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
By Jerry Lee Lewis
Written by Curly Williams (uncredited) and Sunny David (uncredited)
Courtesy Charley Records
Top review
Not A Very Memorable Ending To The Reeve-Superman Series
Superman Turns "Peacenik" could be another title to this film. Christopher Reeve remarked several times that this was his most "important" Superman movie. Being somewhat of a Liberal "peacenik," he was the kind you'd see out with a big "peace sign" at rallies against nuclear weapons.This movie had the kind of message that was dear to his heart.
Superman goes about trying to rid the world of nuclear weapons here, especially, of course when they get into the hands of villain "Dr. Luthor" (Gene Hackman). It was a nice message and, overall, a nice film. Unlike the other Superman films of the era, they didn't overdo the sappy romance with "Lois Lane" (Margot Kidder). They concentrated more on the story. Unfortunately, that story - even with good intentions - just wasn't all that memorable.
Ask anyone: people remember the first two Reeve Superman films a lot more than the last two. This one, and the third one with Richard Pryor, pretty much "bombed" at the box office, at least compared to the others.
It did not help that the producers of this movie were Golan-Globus films, guys that were known for their cheap and usually-sleazy exploitation films. "Superman" deserved better.
Superman goes about trying to rid the world of nuclear weapons here, especially, of course when they get into the hands of villain "Dr. Luthor" (Gene Hackman). It was a nice message and, overall, a nice film. Unlike the other Superman films of the era, they didn't overdo the sappy romance with "Lois Lane" (Margot Kidder). They concentrated more on the story. Unfortunately, that story - even with good intentions - just wasn't all that memorable.
Ask anyone: people remember the first two Reeve Superman films a lot more than the last two. This one, and the third one with Richard Pryor, pretty much "bombed" at the box office, at least compared to the others.
It did not help that the producers of this movie were Golan-Globus films, guys that were known for their cheap and usually-sleazy exploitation films. "Superman" deserved better.
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Superman IV - Die Welt am Abgrund
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $17,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $15,681,020
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,683,122
- Jul 26, 1987
- Gross worldwide
- $15,681,020
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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By what name was Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) officially released in India in Hindi?
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