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Smallville (2001)
Smallville is a Superhero television series based on the Superman Comic Book series created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. This television release was developed by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. The premise revolves around a young Clark Kent as he arrives on Earth and attempts to live his life while simultaneously keeping his friends, family, and those around him safe thanks to his superpowers.
Smallville
- Cast
- Sam Jones III , Annette O'Toole , Jensen Ackles , Eric Johnson , Erica Durance , Cassidy Freeman , Michael Rosenbaum , Laura Vandervoort , John Schneider , Kristin Kreuk , Sam Witwer , Aaron Ashmore , Allison Mack , John Glover , Justin Hartley , Tom Welling , Callum Blue
- Release Date
- October 16, 2001
- Seasons
- 10
- Characters By
- Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster
- Cinematographer
- Glen Winter, Barry Donlevy
- Creator
- Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
- Distributor
- Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution
- Filming Locations
- Vancouver British Columbia Canada
- Main Characters
- Chloe Sullivan, Clark Kent / Superman, Martha Kent, Oliver Queen, Lionel Luthor, Lois Lane, Jonathan Kent, Lex Luthor, Lana Lang
- Production Company
- Tollin/Robbins Productions, Warner Bros. Television, Millar Gough Ink, DC Comics
- Sfx Supervisor
- Michael Walls
- Number of Episodes
- 217
Summary
After a meteor shower bursts from the heavens, raining destruction on the unsuspecting citizens of Smallville, years pass, and the healing process leaves the town's inhabitants with scars and secrets. From the ashes of tragedy, a popular yet awkward teen attempts to decipher the meaning of his life and his clouded past.
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