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Superman II

1980·127 min

Superman II

Directed by Richard Lester

Science FictionActionAdventure

Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.

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Christopher Reeve

Superman / Clark Kent

Lois Lane

General Zod

Ursa

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Pierre Spengler

Producer

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Geoffrey Unsworth

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Superman II (1980) is about three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.

Who directed Superman II?

Richard Lester directed Superman II (1980).

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