Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006): Cast & Plot
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut is a 2006 action sci-fi film starring Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent / Superman, Richard Donner and Margot Kidder. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut About?
The premise of Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This is the rarely‑seen Richard Donner cut of Superman II. After agreeing to relinquish his powers to pursue a genuine relationship with Lois Lane, Superman is blindsided when three Kryptonian criminals he unintentionally freed begin a campaign to dominate Earth, forcing him to confront the threat without his usual abilities.
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- supervillain
- supervillainess
- extraterrestrial alien
- alien supervillainess
- extraterrestrial
- alien supervillain
- supernatural power
- clark kent character
- superman character
- lois lane character
- general zod character
- kryptonian
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- daily planet
- metropolis the city
- phantom zone
- lex luthor character
- perry white character
- jimmy olsen character
- man of steel
- reference to australia
- reference to cuba
- direct to video
- unfinished
- superhero adventure
- superhero sci fi
- superhero action
- hero rescues damsel
- dc shared universe
- shared universe
- urban adventure
- male protagonist
- brando and hackman
- brando and reeve
- extraterrestrial human
- explosion in outer space
- speaking russian
- opening recap
- fictional city
- alien invasion sci fi
- north america
- comic book hero
- one man army
- eve teschmacher character
- otis the dc character
- one person army action
- epic sci fi
- epic action
- epic adventure
- epic drama
- epic romance
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Cast & Characters
Christopher Reeve leads the cast as Clark Kent / Superman, with Richard Donner as Man Walking by Diner (uncredited) and Margot Kidder as Lois Lane.
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Margot Kidder as Lois Lane -
Terence Stamp as General Zod
Also Starring in Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
· 28 more- Sarah Douglas Ursa
- Don Fellows General
- Marlon Brando Jor-El
- Jack O'Halloran Non
- Valerie Perrine Eve Teschmacher
- Gene Hackman Lex Luthor
- Ned Beatty Otis
- Jackie Cooper Perry White
- E.G. Marshall The President
- Michael Shannon President's Aide
- John Ratzenberger Controller #1
- Clifton James Sheriff
- Angus MacInnes Prison Warden
- Shane Rimmer Controller #2
- Marc McClure Jimmy Olsen
- Tommy Duggan Diner Owner
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- Pepper Martin Rocky
- Gordon Rollings Fisherman
- Tony Sibbald Presidential Imposter
- Maxwell Craig Prison Inmate (uncredited)
- Jim Dowdall Boris
- Richard LeParmentier Reporter
- Austin Majors Ranch Boy (voice)
- Aaron Smolinski Baby Kal-El
- Matt Kaminsky Looping Christopher Reeve
- Pamela Mandell Waitress
- Cleon Spencer Kid #1
- Carl Parris Kid #2
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Plot Summary
What happens in Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the planet Krypton, criminals General Zod, Ursa and Non are banished to the Phantom Zone by Jor-El for insurrection, murder, and a host of other crimes, a fate that looms over them as a warning to any would-be usurpers. Thirty years later, Clark Kent / Superman diverts a missile into outer space, inadvertently rupturing the Phantom Zone and releasing the three Kryptonian criminals into a new, perilous freedom. The moment sets in motion a collision between two worlds: a planet that once believed in order and a visitor race with almost godlike power under a yellow sun.
Full summary
The whole story of Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, scene by scene
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Superman II (1980) Official Trailer #1
How Well Do You Know Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which three Kryptonian criminals are released from the Phantom Zone?
Cars in Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
42 cars on screen, including the 1971 AMC Matador and the 1970 Buick LeSabre.
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1971 AMC Matador Minor role -
1970 Buick LeSabre Minor role -
Chevrolet C-Series Minor role -
1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Minor role
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Superman 2” and “Superman 2: The Richard Donner Cut”.
- Also known as
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- Superman 2
- Superman 2: The Richard Donner Cut
- Superman 2 The Richard Donner Cut
- Супермен 2: Режиссерская версия
- Superman 2 - Director's Cut
- Superman II: Verze Richarda Donnera
- Superman II: El montaje de Richard Donner
- 슈퍼맨 2: 리처드 도너 감독판
- 超人2：理查德·唐纳剪辑版
- スーパーマンII リチャード・ドナーCUT版
- Superman II : The Richard Donner Cut
- Superman II - Richard Donner Cut
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Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut?
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut released?
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut was released on November 2, 2006.
Who is in the cast of Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut?
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut stars Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent / Superman, Richard Donner as Man Walking by Diner (uncredited) and Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, among 32 credited actors.
Does Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut have a post-credit scene?
No. Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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