Poster of The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'

The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'

Plot: 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
Release Date: Tuesday, January 1 1980
44 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Ernie AndersonErnie Anderson
Ernie Anderson was
56 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Nov 12 1923 –
Thu, Feb 06 1997
Portrait of Christopher ReeveChristopher Reeve
Christopher Reeve was
27 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 25 1952 –
Sun, Oct 10 2004
Portrait of Margot KidderMargot Kidder
Margot Kidder was
31 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 17 1948 –
Sun, May 13 2018
Portrait of Marlon BrandoMarlon Brando
Marlon Brando was
55 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 03 1924 –
Thu, Jul 01 2004
Portrait of Gene HackmanGene Hackman
Gene Hackman was
49 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 30 1930
Portrait of Ned BeattyNed Beatty
Ned Beatty was
42 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 06 1937 –
Sun, Jun 13 2021
Portrait of Valerie PerrineValerie Perrine
Valerie Perrine was
36 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 03 1943
Portrait of Terence StampTerence Stamp
Terence Stamp was
41 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 22 1938
Portrait of Sarah DouglasSarah Douglas
Sarah Douglas was
27 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 12 1952
Portrait of Jack O'HalloranJack O'Halloran
Jack O'Halloran was
36 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 08 1943
Portrait of Marc McClureMarc McClure
Marc McClure was
22 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 31 1957
Portrait of Susannah YorkSusannah York
Susannah York was
40 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 09 1939 –
Sat, Jan 15 2011
Portrait of Richard DonnerRichard Donner
Richard Donner was
49 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 24 1930 –
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Portrait of Ilya SalkindIlya Salkind
Ilya Salkind was
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as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Alexander SalkindAlexander Salkind
Alexander Salkind was
>> in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Pierre SpenglerPierre Spengler
Pierre Spengler was
32 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 05 1947
Portrait of John BarryJohn Barry
John Barry would have been no older than
>> in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday –
Fri, Jun 01 1979
Portrait of Trevor HowardTrevor Howard
Trevor Howard was
66 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 29 1913 –
Thu, Jan 07 1988
Portrait of Andy WarholAndy Warhol
Andy Warhol was
51 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 06 1928 –
Sun, Feb 22 1987
Portrait of Rex ReedRex Reed
Rex Reed was
41 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 02 1938
Portrait of Joe ShusterJoe Shuster
Joe Shuster was
65 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 10 1914 –
Thu, Jul 30 1992
Portrait of Saul HarrisonSaul Harrison
Saul Harrison was
>> in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Glenn FordGlenn Ford
Glenn Ford was
63 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 01 1916 –
Wed, Aug 30 2006
Portrait of Kirk AlynKirk Alyn
Kirk Alyn was
69 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 08 1910 –
Sun, Mar 14 1999
Portrait of Noel NeillNoel Neill
Noel Neill was
59 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 25 1920 –
Sun, Jul 03 2016
Portrait of Larry HagmanLarry Hagman
Larry Hagman was
48 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 21 1931 –
Fri, Nov 23 2012
Portrait of Jackie CooperJackie Cooper
Jackie Cooper was
57 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 15 1922 –
Tue, May 03 2011
Portrait of Harry AndrewsHarry Andrews
Harry Andrews was
68 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 10 1911 –
Mon, Mar 06 1989
Portrait of Ruth MorleyRuth Morley
Ruth Morley was
54 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 19 1925 –
Tue, Feb 12 1991
Portrait of Maria SchellMaria Schell
Maria Schell was
53 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 15 1926 –
Tue, Apr 26 2005

Crew

Portrait of Iain JohnstoneIain Johnstone
Iain Johnstone was
>> in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Director, Writer'
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Portrait of Gordon ArnellGordon Arnell
Gordon Arnell was
>> in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Maria MonrealMaria Monreal
Maria Monreal was
>> in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Associate Producer'
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Portrait of Ilya SalkindIlya Salkind
Ilya Salkind was
>> in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Pierre SpenglerPierre Spengler
Pierre Spengler was
32 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Executive Producer'
Thu, Jun 05 1947