Superman 

This first attempt to turn a comic book superhero into a big-budget, all-star spectacle was a rousing success, helping to pave the way for the current dominance of the genre. Under the direction of Richard Donner, Christopher Reeve gave moviegoers a definitive interpretation of the Man of Steel, heading a remarkable cast including Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman. The film’s visual effects team won a Special Achievement Award, and John Williams was nominated for his original score, featuring such highlights as the popular “Superman March,” the romantic “Can You Read My Mind?” and the lighthearted “March of the Villains.”