Superman IV-Deluxe Edition (1987)

"...action, humor and romance.  Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews
"Pay particular attention to the detail and the depth of this film.  Ryan Olson, DVD Answers

Editor's Note Superman has recognized at last the greatest threat to humanity, and he is out to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, now a nuclear arms entrepreneur, creates Nuclear Man--a solar-powered Kryptonia Android and genetic clone whose powers equal (and potentially surpass) those of Superman--to rid the world of the Man of Steel. Christopher Reeve once again dons the Superman costume, this time for director Sidney J. Furie (LADY SINGS THE BLUES), receiving wonderful support from regulars Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, and Jackie Cooper in addition to newcomers Mariel Hemingway and Jon Cryer.

	Christopher Reeve
	Gene Hackman
	Jackie Cooper
	Jim Broadbent
	Jon Cryer
	Mack McClure
	Margot Kidder
	Mariel Hemingway
	Alexander Courage - Original Music By
	Christopher Reeve, et. al. - Story By
	Ernest Day - Cinematographer
	John Shirley - Editor
	Lawrence Konner - Screenplay
	Mark Rosenthal - Screenplay
	Michael J. Kagan - Executive Producer
	Sidney J. Furie - Director
	Yoram Globus - Producer

The Man of Steel returns for the third time in this sequel, in which he tells the world that he will rid the planet of all nuclear weapons. This does not sit well with Superman's nefarious archenemy Lex Luthor, who has become a nuclear arms dealer. So Luthor creates Nuclear Man, a being with the same powers as Superman, who proceeds to demolish famous sites across the globe. This leads to a climactic fight between Superman and Nuclear Man on the moon--a confrontation that will determine the fate of the planet. Washington Post 6 of 10
Christopher Reeve, in his fourth consecutive role, wrote the story for this film -- an unabashed nuclear disarmament message. But by the end of this movie (produced by the Golan-Globus conspiracy), nuclear winter seems more appealing than the prospect of "Superman V"...The movie's climactic scenes apparently occur when the superbeings battle above Manhattan, the Great Wall of China and the moon. After this fight, you'll look fondly on Saturday morning wrestling. And after this film, you'll look fondly at just about anything. - Desson Howe