Claim: Superman was directed by Richard Donner and released in 1978.
Evidence: Superman -LRB- informally titled Superman : The Movie in some listings and reference sources -RRB- is a 1978 superhero film directed by Richard Donner and based on the DC Comics character of the same name.
The most expensive film made up to that point with a budget of $ 55 million , Superman was released in December 1978 to critical acclaim and financial success , earning $ 300 million during its original theatrical run.