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Who played Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Jor-El in the 1978 Superman film?

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Christopher Reeve as Superman in a blue suit with red cape and yellow belt, flying with one arm forward against a dark background in a publicity still from Superman: The Movie. — Superman Christopher Reeve in Superman (1978), directed by Richard Donner.

In the 1978 film Superman, directed by Richard Donner, the principal roles were played by the following actors:

Superman: Christopher Reeve12
Lois Lane: Margot Kidder1
Lex Luthor: Gene Hackman31
Jor-El: Marlon Brando1