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On This Day: June 19, 1981 - Superman II Premieres in Theaters

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On This Day: June 19, 1981 - Superman II Premieres in Theaters.

On this day June 19, 1981, Superman II premiered in theaters featuring Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman and Margot Kidder. The film intensified the story from the original, bringing back Reeve’s noble hero as he faces off against the return of General Zod and his fellow Kryptonian villains.

Superman II expanded the scope of the first film by placing greater emphasis on character stakes and moral dilemmas. Reeve showed both strength and vulnerability, while Hackman’s Zod delivered powerful...
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