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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.

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TV-PG
Romance
Adventure
Drama
Release Date:
October 16, 2001
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
Rating:
TV-PG
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
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