Henry cavill graces the cover the man of the world magazines spring issue. Superman flies again 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Superman played by newcomer brandon routh comes back to earth after a futile fiveyear search for his destroyed home. The movie in some listings and reference sources is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner. Lex luthor once theorized that superman had to stem from a gigantic planet with enormous gravity, where his species had developed natural antigravity organs to be able to function. The movie, is the 1978 theatrical adaptation of superman. When lex luthor blackmails the city of metropolis by threatening to destroy the entire community, perry white, editor of the daily planet assigns. Luthor says if he doesnt get all the money in a bank, hell use an invention to destroy a bridge, and then metropolis. This was a fullscale epic in the vein of gone with the wind 1939, benhur 1959 and spartacus 1960. The fictional character superman, an american comic book superhero in dc comics publications, has appeared in various films almost since his inception. Another cool scene with aweinspiring music that gives you the goosebumps. It was the first hollywood fulllength liveaction film to be released in this combined format. Superman is a 1950 columbia pictures film serial and the second superman movie serial featuring kirk alyn, credited as with the previous serial only by his character name, superman. Superman turns back time superman 3 hour tv version youtube.
The first occurred on may 1, 2001, when the complete superman collection was released both on dvd and vhs, containing that years dvdhome video releases of superman, superman ii, superman iii, and superman iv. It is based on the dc comics character of the same name and stars marlon brando, gene hackman, jonathan l. The film features a cast of christopher reeve, richard pryor, annette otoole, annie ross, pamela stephenson, robert vaughn, marc mcclure, and gavan o. In a graceful sweep, he flies into our line of sight. Superman is a 1950 columbia pictures film serial and the second superman movie serial featuring kirk alyn, credited as with the previous serial only by his character name, superman when lex luthor blackmails the city of metropolis by threatening to destroy the entire community, perry white, editor of the daily planet assigns lois lane, jimmy olsen and clark kent to cover the. We may not see him, but we know that he will always be there, watching over us. Since his first comic book appearance in 1938, superman has appeared in radio, television, movies, and video games each on multiple occasions, and his name, symbol, and image have appeared on products and merchandise. The american comic book character superman has appeared in many types of media. The end credits of superman ii promised that superman iii would be coming soon, although at the time it was unknown what the story for superman iii would be. His storyline is similar to cerberus who was mentioned in superman. The film features a cast of christopher reeve, richard pryor, annette otoole, annie ross, pamela. The film explores the origins of supermans life and features marlon brando and gene hackman with christopher reeve as superman.
With tommy handley, greta gynt, jack train, sydney keith. As the character developed, his abilities were enhanced in order to maintain the interest of his audience. Dec 31, 2017 here is the continuation of part 3 of superman vs hulk. Above the clouds, superman flies over the earth keeping watch.
They still play the uplifting music whenever he flies. Con man local mayor gambles municipal treasury in a poker game and wins a broken down theatre. But this blockbuster clash of comic book titans might never have happened if. The superman we see here is the tough, take no prisoners hero of the golden age. As superman flies toward the world trade center, the shot is shorter than in the theatrical version, as the scene was cut to remove non from the shot and replaced with the voiceover of ursa saying, superman. Superman helps save the bridge, then finds luthors hideout and arrests the twisted criminal genius.
Several of supermans opponents most notably darkseid and brainiac are or have been foes of the justice league of america as well. Superman reassures her that he is now back to stay, and flies off into space, where he gazes down at the world. It was released on december 15, 1978 and became a box office success. Now, noel neill reprises her role as done during the original superman serial as lois lane. The movie is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner. Jul 09, 2010 another cool scene with aweinspiring music that gives you the goosebumps. Its a mirror but instead of the reflection part of the mirror being in the back, its in the front. Richard donners superman 1978 the movie that first. One of my most favorite love songs, can you read my mind. Superman 1978 film fictupedia wiki fandom powered by. This release restores the complete score from newly discovered high quality original masters and includes previously unreleased material. Published on may 22, 2017 superman visits lois at her home and takes her for a flight over the city hd movie scene from richard donners superman 1978. An international coproduction between the united kingdom, switzerland, panama and the united states, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, jeff east, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter.
The circle is now complete capedwonder superman imagery. Its groundbreaking use of special effects and science fictionfantasy storytelling has made it one of the most successful and influential films of all time. The shot of ursa combines the original foreground element of sarah douglas and a new cgi background plate of the night sky. The film depicts supermans origin, including his infancy as kalel of krypton. Superman ii sure, its the second best of the superman ii movies, but the first version of the sequel remains an alltime comic book classic, too. By and large they succeed, apart from the fact that when superman flies he is shown limited by the technology of the day in cartoon form. Superman 1978 3 hour tv version superman turns back time superman 1978 playlist. Supermans powers and abilities superman wiki fandom. When producers ilya and alexander salkind first got the idea to make a film based on the superman comic book, they started cobbling together.
From wikipedias powers and abilities of superman flight the ability to naturally defy and operate independently of gravity and propel himself through the air at will originally, he only had the power to jump great distances, as stated by the 1940s superman. Superman iii is a 1983 superhero film directed by richard lester, based on the dc comics character superman. A very popular piece of comic book lore over the years is that superman first began to fly in the fleischer cartoons because it was easier for the animators to simply lift the drawing of superman up rather than actually having to animate him leaping, which superman was doing in the comic books of the time. The extent of his powers peaked during the 1960s and albeit to a lesser extent the 1970s and 1980s, to the point where it became difficult to create suitable challenges for. Superman returns is a 2006 american superhero film directed and coproduced by bryan. This is a list of fictional supervillains appearing in dc comics who are or have been enemies of the superhero superman.
Filmmakers and cast discuss the making of superman. Superman flies again movie posters from movie poster shop. It is based on the dc comics character of the same name and stars marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter, jackie cooper, trevor howard, marc mcclure, terence stamp, valerie perrine, and ned beatty. A great series of cartoons, and as a superman fan, i must say, i enjoyed them.
Adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts that jerry siegel and joe shuster created in 1938. Here is the continuation of part 3 of superman vs hulk. And not a moment too soon, because during the five years much longer in moviefan years. The movie was filmed and produced at the same time as its sequel, superman ii, although this arrangement was beset by production difficulties, and the sequel was not released until 1980. The powers of the dc comics character superman have changed a great deal since his introduction in the 1930s. A reboot of the superman movie franchise, this film once again serves as an origin story for superman with henry cavill starring as the man of steel.
The movie made us believe a man could fly, bryan singers 2006 followup, superman returns, lets us remember that a superhero movie can make our spirits soar. An international coproduction between the united kingdom, switzerland, panama and the united states, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring marlon brando. The documentary shows a summary of several films of superheroes, and the necessity to see fly again to greatest of all superman. When last we left our heroes superman was mightily flying hulk up into the sky. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. An early treatment considered superman battling two of the most popular villains from the superman comic books. Superman was planned to end on a cliffhanger that perfectly set up the danger of the second film where the stakes are even higher.
The movie ran 2 hr 43 min in its original theatrical version. Superman 1978 film fictupedia wiki fandom powered by wikia. The music 19781988 8cd set from film score monthly. I hear all the time, superman would just fly hulk into space. Unlike most heroes, supermans adversaries exist in every known capacity. Superman battles himself, three powerful kryptonian villains, and his. Compilation of 3 episodes of the adventures of superman tv show. The theatrical serials on this superman dvd are a genuine attempt to portray the superman of the dc comic books on the cinema screen. Superman flies again 1954 george blair, thomas carr. In the first installment, superman flies again, a series of robberies plagues the city. He debuted in cinemas in a series of animated shorts beginning in 1941, and then starred in two movie serials in 1948 and 1950.
The movie is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner and based on the dc comics character of the same name. The film received an oscar for best visual effects at the 51st annual academy awards. With george reeves, noel neill, jack larson, john hamilton. You have to accept that superman is different now, and i think thats for the better, because. Discs 1 and 2 of this 8 disc set present music from the film. The shot of superman flying over the city was recycled from stm and its image flipped for the donner cut. An international coproduction between the united kingdom, switzerland, panama and the united states, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, jeff east, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis. The movie, is a 1978 american superhero film directed by richard donner. Dee, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter, jackie cooper, trevor howard, marc mcclure, terence stamp, valerie perrine, and ned beatty.
The scripts were finalized, and things were promising. It is based on the dc comics character of the same name and stars marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter, jackie cooper, marc mcclure, valerie perrine and ned beatty. Bloodthirst was easily defeated by superman and left earth. The police believe its the work of luthors gang, but perry white, editor of the daily planet. Superman returns 2006 directed by bryan singer starring brandon routh, kate bosworth and kevin spacey. This is a great superman collection to have, christopher reeve is the best superman, great directors cut of the first movie and love the richard donner version of superman 2 even more than theatrical version, hours of extras to watch and deleted scenes, wish they had of kept the deleted scenes of superman 4 is the movie as the movie would have. Superman pulled back the curtain, quite literally at the films start, to reveal a. The show was the first television series to feature superman and began filming in 1951 in california on rkopathe stages and the rko forty acres back lot.
Jun, 2010 one of my most favorite love songs, can you read my mind. Find movie and film cast and crew information for superman flies again 1954 george blair, thomas carr on allmovie. Inside it, you can find the new photoshoot and interview with henry, in which he talks what he loves in superman, what the todays audiences needs, and why the man from u. Like the infant kalel, this superman simply looks at us and gives a warm smile. An independent studio, lippert pictures, released the first superman feature film, superman and the mole men. Superhero that would likely be an annoying roommate the mountain state movies. Superman flies again tv is a film directed by george blair, thomas carr with george reeves, noel neill, jack larson, john hamilton, year. Wie ublich wurde dieser film in video hd hohe auflosung fur kinoprojektion oder blurays mit dolbydigitalaudio gefilmt.
The movie in some listings and reference sources is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner starring christopher reeve as superman based on the dc comics character of the same name. The only man of steel movie better than superman ii. Why christopher reeves superman is so hard to forget. It is the third installment in the superman film series and the last superman film to be produced by alexander salkind and ilya salkind. Richard donner reveals the movie magic in superman. These would be brainiac, an alien android, and mr mxyzptlk, a magical imp from a different.