An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest super-hero. Director: Richard Donner Writers: Jerry Siegel (creator: Superman), Joe Shuster (creator: Superman), and 6 more credits » Stars: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman was filmed in DURANGO MEXICO (by Keven Scotlnan)