The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
Synopsis
Ernie Anderson narrates this look at the making of Richard Donner's blockbuster 1978 film. Behind-the-scenes footage, as well as scenes from the film, reveal just how audiences were able to "believe a man can fly." This program features interviews with key cast and crew.
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The Making of Superman: The Movie | 1978 TV Special | Warner Bros. EntertainmentOfficial
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2023-06-24
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Ernie Anderson
Narrator (voice)
Christopher Reeve
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Margot Kidder
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Marlon Brando
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Gene Hackman
Self
Ned Beatty
Self
Valerie Perrine
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Terence Stamp
Self
Sarah Douglas
Self
Jack O'Halloran
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Marc McClure
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Susannah York
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Richard Donner
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Ilya Salkind
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Alexander Salkind
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Pierre Spengler
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John Barry
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Trevor Howard
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iain Johnstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Iain Johnstone
- Original Title
- The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Film Export A.G.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iain Johnstone
Iain Johnstone
Martin Bell, Richard Roy, Ed Hunt, Peter Rosen
Heather Small, David Elliott, Jim Duffy
Gordon Arnell, Ilya Salkind, Pierre Spengler
Department Leadership Roster
Iain Johnstone
Director
Iain Johnstone
Writer
Gordon Arnell
Producer
Martin Bell
Director of Photography
Richard Roy
Director of Photography
Ed Hunt
Director of Photography
Peter Rosen
Director of Photography
Heather Small
Editor
David Elliott
Editor
Jim Duffy
Editor
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What is The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' about?
Ernie Anderson narrates this look at the making of Richard Donner's blockbuster 1978 film. Behind-the-scenes footage, as well as scenes from the film, reveal just how audiences were able to "believe a man can fly." This program features interviews with key cast and crew.
Who directed The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'?
The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' was directed by Iain Johnstone.
Who stars in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'?
The principal cast of The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' includes Ernie Anderson, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman.
When was The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' released and how long is it?
The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 52m.