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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

  • 19871987
  • PGPG
  • 1h 30m
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3.7/10
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Gene Hackman, Mariel Hemingway, Jon Cryer, Christopher Reeve, Jackie Cooper, Margot Kidder, Marc McClure, and Mark Pillow in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
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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.

IMDb RATING
3.7/10
48K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,023
575
  • Director
    • Sidney J. Furie
  • Writers
    • Jerry Siegel(character created by: Superman)
    • Joe Shuster(character created by: Superman)
    • Christopher Reeve(story by)
  • Stars
    • Christopher Reeve
    • Gene Hackman(voice)
    • Margot Kidder
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sidney J. Furie
  • Writers
    • Jerry Siegel(character created by: Superman)
    • Joe Shuster(character created by: Superman)
    • Christopher Reeve(story by)
  • Stars
    • Christopher Reeve
    • Gene Hackman(voice)
    • Margot Kidder
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 324User reviews
    • 120Critic reviews
    • 24Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos2

    Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
    Trailer 1:27
    Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
    Superman II: Special Edition
    Trailer 3:25
    Superman II: Special Edition

    Photos209

    Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, and Mark Pillow in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    Mark Pillow in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    Gene Hackman and Mark Pillow in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    Christopher Reeve in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    Gene Hackman in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    Jon Cryer in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    Christopher Reeve in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    Jon Cryer in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    Margot Kidder in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    Christopher Reeve in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    Jackie Cooper in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)

    Top cast

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    Christopher Reeve
    Christopher Reeve
    • Supermanas Superman…
    Gene Hackman
    Gene Hackman
    • Lex Luthoras Lex Luthor
    • (voice)
    • …
    Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder
    • Lois Laneas Lois Lane
    Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper
    • Perry Whiteas Perry White
    Marc McClure
    Marc McClure
    • Jimmy Olsenas Jimmy Olsen
    Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer
    • Lennyas Lenny
    Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker
    • David Warfieldas David Warfield
    Mark Pillow
    Mark Pillow
    • Nuclear Manas Nuclear Man
    Mariel Hemingway
    Mariel Hemingway
    • Lacy Warfieldas Lacy Warfield
    Damian McLawhorn
    • Jeremyas Jeremy
    William Hootkins
    William Hootkins
    • Harry Howleras Harry Howler
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Jean Pierre Duboisas Jean Pierre Dubois
    Stanley Lebor
    Stanley Lebor
    • General Romoffas General Romoff
    Don Fellows
    Don Fellows
    • Levon Hornsbyas Levon Hornsby
    Robert Beatty
    Robert Beatty
    • U.S. Presidentas U.S. President
    Bradley Lavelle
    Bradley Lavelle
    • Tall Marshall (Chain Gang)as Tall Marshall (Chain Gang)
    Mac McDonald
    Mac McDonald
    • Marshall 1as Marshall 1
    Czeslaw Grocholski
    • Russian General 1as Russian General 1
    • Director
      • Sidney J. Furie
    • Writers
      • Jerry Siegel(character created by: Superman)
      • Joe Shuster(character created by: Superman)
      • Christopher Reeve(story by)
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    Storyline

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    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>
    • dc comics
    • unintentional humor
    • campy
    • kryptonian
    • male kryptonian
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • 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
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Christopher 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 versions
      A 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.
    • Connections
      Edited from Superman (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
      By Jerry Lee Lewis

      Written by Curly Williams (uncredited) and Sunny David (uncredited)

      Courtesy Charley Records

    User reviews324

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    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.
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    FAQ8

    • Which characters were adapted from the Superman comic books?
    • How could Lex Luthor cut a piece of Superman's hair?
    • How did Superman construct that big net to hold all of those nukes in?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 24, 1987 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • WB Home Entertainment - DVD site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
      • French
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Superman IV - Die Welt am Abgrund
    • Filming locations
      • Aldwych Underground Station, Aldwych, Holborn, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Cannon Films
      • Warner Bros.
      • Golan-Globus Productions
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    Box office

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    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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