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Superman III poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.1 / 100
1983·Action / Adventure / Comedy·2h 5m

SUPERMAN III

“If the world's most powerful computer can control even Superman...no one on earth is safe.”

Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.

Above the Line
Richard Lester·DirectorLeslie Newman·ScreenplayDavid Newman·ScreenplayRobert Paynter·Director of PhotographyKen Thorne·Original Music ComposerJohn Victor-Smith·Editor
Cast
Christopher Reeve·Clark Kent / SupermanRichard Pryor·August 'Gus' GormanAnnette O'Toole·Lana LangRobert Vaughn·Ross WebsterAnnie Ross·Vera WebsterPamela Stephenson·Lorelei AmbrosiaGavan O'Herlihy·Brad WilsonPaul Kaethler·Ricky LangJackie Cooper·Perry WhiteMargot Kidder·Lois Lane
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 2
Richard Lester·DirectorDavid Lane·Second Unit Director
Writing· 4
Leslie Newman·ScreenplayDavid Newman·ScreenplayJoe Shuster·CharactersJerry Siegel·Characters
Camera· 1
Robert Paynter·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John Victor-Smith·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Ken Thorne·Original Music ComposerGiorgio Moroder·Songs
Art & Design· 2
Peter Murton·Production DesignGraham Churchyard·Costume Assistant
Production· 6
Ilya Salkind·Executive ProducerPierre Spengler·ProducerDebbie McWilliams·CastingRobert Simmonds·Associate ProducerMike Fenton·CastingJane Feinberg·Casting
Other Departments· 7
Greg Powell·StuntsTracey Eddon·StuntsColin Skeaping·StuntsVic Armstrong·StuntsPaul Weston·Stunt CoordinatorWendy Leech·StuntsSue Crosland·Stunts
By the Numbers
57.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.0
OF 10
IMDb
29%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$80M
ROI 106%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Superman III's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0066CC
#CC3333
#996633
Mood
Heroic, Adventurous, Comedic
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features Superman, a male figure in a blue suit with a red cape and red and yellow 'S' emblem, flying while carrying a Black man dressed in a light b”

superheroactioncomedy
Key Elements
Superman's SuitRed CapeSuperman's Emblem
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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