Superman: The Movie

Superman is the 1978 film directed by Richard Donner starring Marlon Brando, Christopher Reeve, and Gene Hackman. An extended version of the film was released on DVD in 2001.

The following guns can be seen in the movie Superman:

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Superman(1978)

M1911A1

Robbers are seen using M1911A1s during the car shoot out.

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World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP

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In red, a robber is seen armed with an M1911A1.

Smith & Wesson Model 15

Cops are seen with Smith & Wesson Model 15s.

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Smith & Wesson Model 15 .38 Special

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A cop fires his Smith & Wesson Model 15.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose

A purse snatcher is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose. Clark catches the bullet that almost reached Lois and pretends to faint.

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Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose.

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"Now hand it over!"

Mossberg 500 Cruiser

Several robbers are seen carrying Mossberg 500 Cruisers.

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Mossberg 500 Cruiser - 12 gauge

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Robbers prepare to drop their shotguns after a cop aims at them.

machine guns

In the extended version, Remote controlled machine guns are used by Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) when he tests if Superman is immune to bullets.

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Close up of a machine gun firing.

It looks like a Sterling SMG. Makes sense if the movie was filmed in England. (Pinewood Studios.)