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The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'

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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.

DirectorIain Johnstone
WriterIain Johnstone
ProducersGordon Arnell·Ilya Salkind

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Cast · Directed by Iain Johnstone

EAErnie Anderson
Ernie Anderson
Narrator (voice)
CRChristopher Reeve
Christopher Reeve
Self
MKMargot Kidder
Margot Kidder
Self
MBMarlon Brando
Marlon Brando
Self
GHGene Hackman
Gene Hackman
Self
NBNed Beatty
Ned Beatty
Self
VPValerie Perrine
Valerie Perrine
Self
TSTerence Stamp
Terence Stamp
Self
SDSarah Douglas
Sarah Douglas
Self
JOJack O'Halloran
Jack O'Halloran
Self
MMMarc McClure
Marc McClure
Self
SYSusannah York
Susannah York
Self

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