1984's "Supergirl" received a less-than-stellar response upon its release. A spinoff of the original Christopher Reeve "Superman" movies , "Supergirl" failed to live up to the series' reputation and remains a somewhat forgotten entry in the early superhero franchise. However, some credit should be given to "Supergirl" for paving the way for modern superhero cinema. As a spinoff taking place in the same continuity as other superhero movies of its time, "Supergirl" laid the foundations for the cinematic universes that have become the norm for major comic book movies.

Despite being a critical and commercial flop, "Supergirl" also boasted an all-star cast. A UK production, "Supergirl" featured legendary British actor Peter O'Toole as the Kryptonian Zaltar. The movie also cast Hollywood icon

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