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4.6/10 1987 1h 30m Released

Nuclear Power. In the best hands, it is dangerous. In the hands of Lex Luthor, it is pure evil. This is Superman's greatest battle. And it is for all of us.

With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.

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Top Cast

Christopher Reeve
Christopher Reeve
Clark Kent / Superman
Margot Kidder
Margot Kidder
Lois Lane
Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman
Lex Luthor
Mariel Hemingway
Mariel Hemingway
Lacy Warfield
Jackie Cooper
Jackie Cooper
Perry White
Marc McClure
Marc McClure
Jimmy Olsen
Jon Cryer
Jon Cryer
Lenny
Sam Wanamaker
Sam Wanamaker
David Warfield
Mark Pillow
Mark Pillow
Nuclear Man
Damian McLawhorn
Damian McLawhorn
Jeremy
William Hootkins
William Hootkins
Harry Howler
Jim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
Jean Pierre Dubois
Stanley Lebor
Stanley Lebor
General Romoff
Don Fellows
Don Fellows
Levon Hornsby
Robert Beatty
Robert Beatty
U.S. President
Bradley Lavelle
Bradley Lavelle
Tall Marshall

Reviews

Ian Beale 10/10

**Better than the tedious Superman Returns/Man Of Steel** Bad effects aside, this one is definitely more fun than the _tedious and dull_ Superman Returns and Man Of Steel stuff - an overload of special effects does not make an engaging film. The performances here are all top notch as usual and the plot moved swiftly without taking itself too seriously. The franchise has always been silly - stupid even -…

Monoval 1/10

Filled with cheap gags, really horrible visual effects, a lazy story, a very bad musical score by Alexander Courage, a terrible villain (Nuclear Man), and some tiresome performances by the cast (except for Christopher Reeve), Superman IV: The Quest For Peace is one of the worst films ever made, the one of the worst movie sequels of all time, and the worst Superman film of all time. It is the kryptonite nail in the…

Wuchak 5/10

_**The least of the tetralogy due to a slashed budget and the corresponding cheesy F/X**_ Superman (Christopher Reeve) destroys all nuclear warheads on Earth for the sake of world peace, but Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) has discovered a way to make a nuclear-powered thrall from Supes’ DNA and the energy of the Sun. Meanwhile a tycoon & his daughter take over The Daily Planet (Sam Wanamaker & and Mariel…

r96sk 5/10

<em>'Superman IV: The Quest for Peace'</em> isn't one I'll be filing anywhere near 'good', though it is at least a minimal improvement on III and <em>'Supergirl'</em>. It has a pleasantly short run time of just under 90 minutes and features a plot that I didn't find totally terrible. Christopher Reeve stars as Superman for the final time, to as decent effect as you'd expect. Gene Hackman makes a return as Lex…

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FAQ about Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

What is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace about?
With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's…
When was Superman IV: The Quest for Peace released?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace was released in 1987.
What genres does Superman IV: The Quest for Peace belong to?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is categorised as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?
The cast of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace includes Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Mariel Hemingway, Jackie Cooper.