Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
"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."
Originally released in 1987. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is a action/adventure film. directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, and Gene Hackman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (1,370 votes)
Budget
$17M
Production budget
Box Office
$36.7M
2.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Revenue
- $36,700,000
Production Companies
- The Cannon Group
- London-Cannon Films
- Golan-Globus Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace about?
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 th...
Who directed Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
How long is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Superman IV: The Quest for Peace released?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace was released on July 24, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?
The main cast of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace includes Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Mariel Hemingway, Jackie Cooper.
Is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace worth watching?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace has a user rating of 4.6/10 based on 1,370 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.