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Superman III (1983)
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.
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.
While the film features a critique of individual corporate greed and the misuse of technology by a villain, its primary focus is on a traditional good vs. evil narrative resolved by individual heroism, rather than a deep systemic political statement.
The movie features visible diversity through the prominent casting of a Black actor in a key supporting role, though it does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities and does not center on explicit DEI critiques.
Superman III, a 1983 superhero film, does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its storyline. The narrative centers on traditional superhero conflicts and a heterosexual romantic subplot, without addressing queer identities or experiences in any capacity.
Superman III, released in 1983, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The film's plot focuses on Superman battling a supercomputer and a new villain, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film does not depict any female characters engaging in direct physical combat where they defeat one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but do not participate in such action sequences.
Superman III features established characters like Superman, Lois Lane, Lana Lang, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White, all of whom retain their canonical genders from previous installments and source material. New characters introduced in the film do not count as gender swaps.
Superman III introduces Gus Gorman, an original character portrayed by Richard Pryor. No established characters from the Superman canon or previous films were portrayed by actors of a different race than their canonical or historical depiction.
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Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Reeve | Clark Kent / Superman | Male | White | |
Richard Pryor | August 'Gus' Gorman | Male | Black | |
Jackie Cooper | Perry White | Male | White | |
Marc McClure | Jimmy Olsen | Male | White | |
Annette O'Toole | Lana Lang | Female | White | |
Robert Vaughn | Ross Webster | Male | White | |
Margot Kidder | Lois Lane | Female | White |
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