Superman (1978 film) Superman (1978 film) Superman (informally titled Superman: The Movie in some listings and reference sources) is a 1978 superhero film directed by Richard Donner starring Christopher Reeve as Superman based on the DC Comics character of the same name. An international co-production between the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Panama and the United States, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Jeff East, Margot Kidder, Glenn Ford, Phyllis Thaxter, Jackie Cooper, Trevor Howard, Marc McClure, Terence Stamp, Valerie Perrine, Ned Beatty, Jack O'Halloran, Maria Schell, and Sarah Douglas. It depicts Superman's origin, including his infancy as
For Those Who Think Young (film) It's Pepsi For Those Who Think Young". They did the launch as part of a $34 million campaign. The film began as a script called "A Young Man's Fancy". The rights were bought by Frank Sinatra's Essex Productions. Dolores Hart was going to star. Then James Darren and Ann-Margret were going to star. Pamela Tiffin replaced Ann Margret. The title was changed to "For Those Who Think Young" in order to tie it in with Pepsi. Finance was obtained from United Artists. Director Leslie H. Martinson was chosen for his fast-paced work on Warner Bros. Television as the film's production