Superman II

Summary

Superman II is a film^[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,767 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• Superman II received the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film^[3].
• Superman II's instance of is recorded as film^[4].
• Superman II was directed by Richard Donner^[5].
• Superman II was directed by Richard Lester^[6].
• Mario Puzo wrote the screenplay for Superman II^[7].
• David Newman wrote the screenplay for Superman II^[8].
• Leslie Newman wrote the screenplay for Superman II^[9].
• Tom Mankiewicz wrote the screenplay for Superman II^[10].
• David Newman wrote the screenplay for Superman II^[11].
• Superman II's composer is recorded as Ken Thorne^[12].
• Superman II's genre is action film^[13].
• Superman II's genre is science fiction film^[14].
• Superman II's genre is fantasy film^[15].
• Superman II followed Superman^[16].
• Superman II was followed by Superman III^[17].
• A cast member of Superman II was Christopher Reeve^[18].
• A cast member of Superman II was Margot Kidder^[19].
• A cast member of Superman II was Gene Hackman^[20].
• A cast member of Superman II was Ned Beatty^[21].
• A cast member of Superman II was Jackie Cooper^[22].
• A cast member of Superman II was Sarah Douglas^[23].
• A cast member of Superman II was Jack O'Halloran^[24].
• A cast member of Superman II was Valerie Perrine^[25].
• A cast member of Superman II was Susannah York^[26].
• A cast member of Superman II was Clifton James^[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

Superman II was produced by Pierre Spengler^[28]. Directors include Richard Donner^[5] and Richard Lester^[6]. Screenwriters include Mario Puzo^[7], David Newman^[8], Leslie Newman^[9], and Tom Mankiewicz^[10]. Cast members include Christopher Reeve^[18], Margot Kidder^[19], Gene Hackman^[20], Ned Beatty^[21], Jackie Cooper^[22], and Sarah Douglas^[23].

Publication

Publication dates include December 4, 1980^[29], April 9, 1981^[30], June 19, 1981^[31], August 14, 1981^[32], and April 2, 1981^[33]. The original language of Superman II was English^[34]. Genres include action film^[13], science fiction film^[14], and fantasy film^[15]. Its part of the series is recorded as Superman in film^[35]. It was distributed by video on demand^[36].

Subject and Themes

Main subjects include Superman^[37] and alien invasion^[38]. Superman II's part of the series is recorded as Superman in film^[35].

Reception

Superman II received the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film^[3]. Reviews include 7.6/10^[39], 89%^[40], and 83/100^[41].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Superman II followed Superman^[16]. It was followed by Superman III^[17].

Why It Matters

Superman II ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,767 views/month).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[42] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[43]

FAQs

What awards did Superman II receive?

Honors received include Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film^[3].