Storyline : After a power source for the community of Krypton survivors is accidentally whisked to earth, Kara-El, cousin to Superman and niece to Jor-El, chooses to go to earth to find it, and bring it back. Upon her arrival, she becomes just a powerful and Super as her cousin, but encounters dangerous battles and unexpected obstacles when a mean spirited woman who practices rituals of the occult takes the power source for herself, and uses it to cause destruction and attempt zenith human status.
. Director: Jeannot Szwarc
. Writer: David Odell
. Stars: Helen Slater . Faye Dunaway . Peter O'Toole
. Release date: November 21, 1984 (United States)
. Countries of origin: United Kingdom . United States . Netherlands
. Language: English
. Taglines: The legend begins...
. Genres: Action . Adventure . Fantasy . Romance . Sci-Fi
. Filming locations: Chicago, Illinois, USA
. Budget: $35,000,000 (estimated)
. Gross worldwide: $14,296,438
. Production companies: Artistry Limited . Cantharus Productions . Investors In Industry PLC
. Runtime: 2 hours 4 minutes