Sunday, November 7, 2021

Superman (1978)





After Kal-El's spaceship arrives in Smallville, Kansas from the planet Krypton, he is raised by Jonathan and Martha Kent, who name him Clark.  After discovering his true origins and superhuman powers, he becomes a reporter at The Daily Planet in Metropolis.  He takes a shine to his co-worker Lois Lane, whose eyesight needs to be checked since she doesn't realize Clark is actually Superman, the caped wonder averting crime and helping citizens.  Criminal mastermind Lex Luthor has a plan to change the geography of the United States.  He exposes Superman to Kryptonite to weaken him while he carries out his mission but Superman is able to save the day as well as Lois Lane.

It's a Bird!  It's a Plane!  It's Richard Donner's superhero blockbuster Superman!  The most expensive movie made at the time of its release, Superman was a critical and commercial success.  It was the top-grossing film of 1978, raking in $134 million dollars.  The movie is noted for its groundbreaking special effects, which earned an Academy Award.  It also set the bar high for future superhero franchises. 


Superman was filmed in New York, NY


Location: The Daily Planet
Address: 220 E 42nd Street, New York, NY

































Location: Grand Central Station
Address: 89 E 42nd Street, New York, NY









Location: The Attempted Mugging
Address: 124 E Broadway, New York, NY












Location: The Cat Burglar
Address: 9 West 57th Street, New York, NY



















Location: Lois Lane's Apartment 
Address: 240 Central Park South, New York, NY














Locations Visited: December 2020 


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