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Where was Superman II filmed?

1980 film, directed by Richard Donner and Richard Lester.

  • Toronto

The story is set in Washington, about 352 miles (566 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Washington; D.C.; Paris
Filmed in
Toronto
Distance
About 352 miles (566 km) between Washington and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 3,728 miles (6,000 km) between Paris and the nearest filming location.

About Superman II

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Released
1980
Directors
Richard DonnerRichard Lester
Cast
Christopher ReeveMargot KidderGene HackmanNed BeattyJackie CooperSarah DouglasJack O'HalloranValerie PerrineSusannah YorkClifton James
Genre
ActionScience FictionFantasy
Awards
Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film

The story

Before the destruction of Krypton, the criminals General Zod, Ursa and Non are sentenced to banishment into the Phantom Zone.

Lois suspects Clark and Superman are the same person after Clark is absent when Superman saves a child.

Superman declares his love for Lois and his wish to spend his life with her.

Famous lines from Superman II

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • The hostages?Clark Kent
  • What a nice man!Woman
  • Of course he's Jewish.Another woman
  • Yes, sir. Has anybody been hurt?Clark Kent
  • Right! Uh, sorry. T.. terrorists?Clark Kent

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