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I remember the tag line: “You’ll believe a man can fly.” Christopher Reeve did it. He was the only man to make it so believable. ❤️
Due to being a glider pilot.
The theme music gives me goosebumps everytime....
Me too! It never gets old
same here, we are same bro
Still feels more real than any superhero movie since. The music says "You're about to watch magic"
Same. Each time it brings me back to my childhood watching this version on cable.
Don't forget also the beautiful song "Can you read my mind" by Maureen McGovern.
Christopher Reeve, your performance made the impossible look possible. You made us believe a man can fly. YOU ARE THE MAN OF STEEL. U are loved & missed. RIP Chris & Dana
Fully agree!
Well spoken good sir.
Christopher Reeve was the best actor ever to play the iconic role. He is, and will forever be, the benchmark that all actors who play Superman are judged against. No other actor, who's played a super hero, is so overwhelmingly agreed upon by the majority of people to be the best. If you ask people who the best Batman was, you'll get a bunch of different answers. You ask who was the best Superman, and 90% say Reeve. The other 10% are idiots or never saw the movie... Lol. I think the next closest person, to play a super hero, would be Robert Downey Jr., as Iron Man. Nobody will ever play Iron Man, or should I say Tony Stark, better than Downey Jr. I know this is my opinion, by I think most people would agree. It would have been so cool if Christopher Reeve could have played the part with today's special effects. Given the fact that the original Superman movie still holds water today, despite the use of 70's special effects, is because of Reeve.
I can't even watch Superman without tearing up.
@@theconstitutionalconservative1 We're all the same bro!!!- All us 80's kids with any bit of intelligence get a bit emotional when Reeves comes on the screen for ANY movie including myself when "Somewhere in time "(1980) clips shows his face on you-tube video suggestions even on the playlists. 😔
This movie came out 17 years before I was born. I've watched it for the first time this year and I must say I loved it a million times more than Man of Steel. Christopher Reeve's performance made it feel as if Superman jumped out of the comics to our world. Not only Reeve, but all the characters/actors were interesting and fun-loving. The music by John Williams really captured the essence of the movie as well. Although, I must say some lines I found cheesy and the flying was kind of corny to me (then again I grew up with movies where the flying was enhance by CGI, but I love Reeve's flying technique and I bet people's minds were truly blown by this new technology.), I really felt the soul and magic as these people described in the video. And THAT I do not see too often in today's films.
Christopher Reeve was the best actor ever to play the iconic role. He is, and will forever be, the benchmark that all actors who play Superman are judged against. No other actor, who's played a super hero, is so overwhelmingly agreed upon to be the best by the majority of people. If you ask people who the best Batman was, you'll get a bunch of different answers. You ask who was the best Superman, and 90% say Reeve. The other 10% are idiots or never saw the movie... Lol. I think the next closest person, to play a super hero, would be Robert Downey Jr., as Iron Man. Nobody will ever play Iron Man, or I should say Tony Stark, better than Downey Jr. I know this is my opinion, by I think most people would agree. It would have been so cool if Christopher Reeve could have played the part with today's special effects. The fact that the original Superman movie still holds water today, despite the use of 70's special effects, is because of Reeve.
I came out the same year this movie came out. 😁
Any comic book movie will have to hold up to Superman The Movie. Many fall short
Unlike the edgy man of steel superman reeve gave me hope.
@@thomasfleig1184 That shows what talent the actor has portraying it the role and making it their own. So as you say that you can’t imagine anyone else playing the role. I would add another actor. Johnny Depp playing Captain Jack Sparrow.
42 years later and it's still the best movie-adaptation of the Man of Steel. Great work by all the members that worked on this gem. This movie will always be a cinematic classic.
2023: 45th Anniversary of the film's debut, the 85th anniversary of Superman, and the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Pictures.
James Gunn is taking inspiration from it should be awesome
@@TheHeston83 who is James sorry? and what is James doing with that inspira?? :)
hope ur talking abt James behind a new superman and hes a director or summat?? 😃
@@JPatelLive I said James Gunn quit hating on him you Troll
@@TheHeston83 I'm not trolling, I'm genuinely asking. If haven't heard of James gunn. Let me know! 👆🏾 ⁉️
The music at the end just brigs back memories. The feeling that anything is possible...
Chris Reeve was so charismatic.....he defined Superman for me.
"It just takes two or three running steps to soar into the air!" Profound words from the real life Superman a.k.a. Christopher Reeve.
Thats when movies were really movies (and not video games-like)
Hi John , who are you ? I respect and like your comments . Thank you Deborah Moor Salkind
well said, J
*cough* time travel *cough*
I hear you John. When movies had just the right amount of EFX .
John S I am so excited that they are playing the film in its 40th anniversary (God, do I feel old!) in the theaters 11-25-18 thru 12-3-18. I will never forget how amazed all us kids were watching the titles on the big screen. We couldn't even find seats in the theater. We had to stand in the back and when one of us spotted a seat we had to brave working our way down the aisle and to the seat 💺 we spotted. (4 teenaged girls) We all had to sit separately.
Mere words cannot describe HOW well spent your half an hour will have been, should you decide to watch this *incredible* documentary about a *legendary* film.
It always will be Christopher Reeve, he was Superman!
He still is.
@@GrandJediMaster7860 no one suppased him so far
@@jonryldioteles9319 and nobody ever will
Such talented people in front and behind the camera.
Christopher Reeve will be always the one, only and true Superman in my heart. When he died I felt like losing my father. I miss you so much Christopher Reeve!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🖐🏽👊🏽
Christopher Reeve isn't superman Kal-El is ok
Still is my favorite superhero movie of all time!!!
I was 4 yr old when the first Superman movie came out to the big screen in 1977 or 78. now I am 41 going 42 and still admire Mr. Reeves until now. He will be forever be in my mind till I die. R.I.P to you my Superman.
I Grow Up Whit Superman.I Was Born In 1975.I'm.Very Lucky 😊
Same here
There can only be one super man Christopher Reeve.. Love these originals
He will forever be our Superman.
21:08 It indeed speaks the word, "Superman." Who is still watching this in 2018?
Watching in 2024 🎉
Thank You Christopher, Richard, Margot , John Williams and Jeffrey Unsworth with the whole crew for making our dreams come true on screen like no other superhero movie has all the action and emotion and inspirational energy ..pure legendary cinema magic
I wouldn't change being a kid in the 1970s for being younger today. Hell no. Superman is one of the greats!
I totally agree I was a teenager and saw Superman in the theater in 1978 and it changed everything I am now a professional filmmaker because of that film and because of Star Wars the year before it.
People around me say "OMG, are you watching that again? how many times have you watched it?. They have no idea what this film means to me. When I'm low, it lifts me. When I need strength, it empowers me. The music...well, do I even have to tell you? Nobody before, since, or in future will bring this character alive in the same way Chris Reeve did.
For me, the most moving part is the look on Chris's face when Lois Dies. The man of steel crumbles, then lets out the most epic scream in cinema history, and flies skyward with every ounce of strength he has, only to be confronted by the ethics of his father's voice. Even though the whole turning back time thing was a bit of a stretch, we were kids caught up in the moment when he flew at light speed to save lois.
I feel very proud of the fact that such a large part was made here in the UK.
Chris and the gang, sure did convey the best of humanity, considering that Superman is an alien.
This will always be my favourite film ever. It's effects on me have been....SUPER!
how old are you?
Same!
Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder will NEVER be surpassed as Superman/Clark Kent &Lois Lane. They made the film, and the chemistry and love story between them bound our hearts to the characters 💝
I am in complete agreement with your comments! 😃
"Batman's got a cool car, but *I COULD FLY* ..."
Christopher Reeve, wheelchair-confined and shortly before dying
Man, this overwhelms me
To me Christopher is like an astronaut.
Reeve. Best Superman ever.
Agreed, I feel like Chris is the ONLY Superman.
I agree !
Honestly, the others just...don't compare--though I humbly suggest people take a look at Gerard Christopher (who played a 23-ish 'Superboy) as clear, if distant, 2nd: he was a Superman fan, and studied Alyn's, George Reeves', and especially Chris's performances. Did a very respectable classic superman (and alter ego) that got the tone of the character, and his inspirational value, down very well. No Chris Reeve, but...he deliberately created a similar vibe. Best of the rest.
Dean Cain did a pretty good job of keeping Superman alive when the world was losing faith in him
Not really but ok
This movie was part of my childwood and literally changed my life forever. Alongside of other important things that made me a fantasy writer that i am today. Hail Mister Donner, Mister Reeve, Mister Hackman, Mister Brando, Mistress Kidder, Warner Brothers, DC Comics, and everyone for this timeless and everlasting miracle.
Special effect of Superman (Christopher Reeve version) still amazes me to this day because CGI didn't exist in 1978.
It did actually but it wasn't up to the mark then.
Not really, Very dated compared to modern movie special effects
Deeply inspiring. Thank you, Warner Bros., Richard Donner and the entire cast.
It is so......well..... INCONCEIVABLE that things from music to special effects to main character to supporting cast were so spot on that one can't feel like the cosmos had moved to set this film in motion. You will believe a man can fly. I still can't believe they pulled it off so seamlessly. More than just movie magic.
Crazy the most successful movie of all time in the 70's and they fire the guy in charge.
nm
The Salkinds were crooks.
***** Hey,
That can be true--though from about 1902-1978 in the US, the constituents got a lot more buy-in. They all agreed with T. Roosevelt that they shouldn't have to tolerate 'no concern', and so they didn't. ...The demise of unions and the strengthening of the right in the west has changed that quite a lot since then--really: workers used to get a much higher percentage of profits, for example. ...Superman--and especially S-II, was really hauled before the US Congress in outrage over all the absurdly crude product placement. People, i.e. powerful US Senators, were wondering..."can they DO that!" Well...as Dick Donner said with humorous bitterness: "I don't need to tell you who won that fight!"
Austin Pearce The Salkinds WERE crooks. They went through immense effort to try to cheat Brando out of his salary, and raised and paid their loans in an extremely sleazy manner. And they never admitted they weren't the original producers, but were just continuing George Basset's film. Oh--and if they'd shot the script they gave Donner before he had his friend heavily rewrite it...BAD. That kind of capitalism would have been bad for everyone, but ESPECIALLY them, the capitalists.
Ilya, the son, eventually seems to have become a less shallow person. It was after his father started stealing from him in the early 1990s...
They sold the franchise to Golan-Globus and we got Superman IV: The Quest For Peace. How could you have so little respect for the property of Superman that you sell it to film-makers whose career-high would be Breakin' (1984)? Just because they didn't know what Superman was all about with Superman III, relying on the attempted comedy of Richard Pryor, that didn't mean the franchise was out of steam. If they had rehired Donner, given him a decent budget then got the hell out of his way he'd have made a half decent Superman IV.
Christopher reeve was a superman like no other he was the best one ever
As I write this, we are approaching the 40th anniversary of the original release of Superman. This is a film my dad (long since dead) took me to see and I loved it. I didn't get everything that was going on, since I was young, but it was one of those films as a kid you see and stays with you as a classic.
"Superman: The Movie" is the greatest Christmas gift of all time.
RMG Productions
Josuke's Waifu that’s awesome. Because, it’s released on December 1978, before the new year.
Kapobz Lorena and I remember they used to announce it as the man who wears his underpants on the outside
Is this truly the Greatest Superhero Film of all time,in a world of Blockbusters,CGI,Stop Motion,Billion Dollar Budgets,and tired Sequels? ......Hell Yes Ladies and Gentlemen...HELLL to the YEAHHHHHH!!!! Richard Donner added another classic to his Resume as well when he directed ''LETHAL WEAPON'',and rewrote the Cop Buddy flick for future Generations.Genius1!!!
Classic!!! the Best Superman!
I've never bothered with all the other "Superman" movies that have come along in these last few years. Donner's film and Chris Reeve's performance (sleep peacefully, sweet prince) were just too good. Nothing else need be said.
5809AUJG May I add to you eloquent words. Sleep peacefully Sweet Superman Prince .....Christopher Reeve set the benchmark that has yet to be matched...
Well said, philster611! Mr. Reeve had limitless talent, class and grace, pure brilliance...and a twinkle in his beautiful eyes that was subtle and sweet, perfect for his performance as the Man Of Steel. He did indeed set the benchmark for creating Superman..all others have been little more, in my opinion, than posturing wannabes. No one else has ever, or ever will, match him.
5809AUJG He was ridiculously good looking. Tall and one of the most beautiful men to ever grace a movie screen...I ca hardly believe it ten years since he left us. I remember reading the news about his accident.Terrible.
U saw the other films, please. 🤣🤣🤣
christhoper reeve is the one and only superman
I'll second that
yap his my pavorite!
Christopher Reeve was the best actor ever to play the iconic role. He is, and will forever be, the benchmark that all actors who play Superman are judged against. No other actor, who's played a super hero, is so overwhelmingly agreed upon to be the best by the majority of people. If you ask people who the best Batman was, you'll get a bunch of different answers. You ask who was the best Superman, and 90% say Reeve. The other 10% are idiots or never saw the movie... Lol. I think the next closest person, to play a super hero, would be Robert Downey Jr., as Iron Man. Nobody will ever play Iron Man, or I should say Tony Stark, better than Downey Jr. I know this is my opinion, by I think most people would agree. It would have been so cool if Christopher Reeve could have played the part with today's special effects. The fact that the original Superman movie still holds water today, despite the use of 70's special effects, is because of Reeve.
Always and forever
Richard Donner And His Team Are The Superman.
Hats off to the entire team for making such mega movie at time when there was no cgi and vfx... Still they brought the most lovable character alive so beautifully on screen... Hollywood has always been doing this since ages... There vision and there presentation has always been way ahead of time.... I am from India and I salute hollywood for always showing the unthinkable on screen
Christopher Reeve?..BEST SUPERMAN EVER!!!! simple as that, end of story, totally right for the role, and here's why! He gave the best performance, had the best costume and most accurate to the comic, he even looked like the one in the comic. He had the best music composed by John Williams, he even had the best decade as in the 1970's they had no CGI and it was still made believable!. The other actors before and after Christopher Reeve are a pale imitation and don't even come close!
no way .kirk alyn first film superman .good fun
depends which superman you firs grew up watching i am at an age were kirk alyn was my superman .the never had all the special effects then as we do now
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@@goodguy5993 Kirk Alyn did the moves very well - he basically danced the role - but he wasn't the actor Christopher Reeve was.
Christopher Reeve was the best actor ever to play the iconic role. He is, and will forever be, the benchmark that all actors who play Superman are judged against. No other actor, who's played a super hero, is so overwhelmingly agreed upon to be the best by the majority of people. If you ask people who the best Batman was, you'll get a bunch of different answers. You ask who was the best Superman, and 90% say Reeve. The other 10% are idiots or never saw the movie... Lol. I think the next closest person, to play a super hero, would be Robert Downey Jr., as Iron Man. Nobody will ever play Iron Man, or I should say Tony Stark, better than Downey Jr. I know this is my opinion, by I think most people would agree. It would have been so cool if Christopher Reeve could have played the part with today's special effects. The fact that the original Superman movie still holds water today, despite the use of 70's special effects, is because of Reeve.
This was the movie that made me fall in love for the very first time. It was with Christopher Reeve! I was six years old:-) LOL! I still love that gorgeous smile and these beautiful blue eyes:-) Sighhhh!
Geoffrey Unsworth & John Barry…geniuses.
Christopher Reeve has pass away.
that's why they call Superman is dead. I love Superman!
I was a 12 year old kid when Superman the movie came out in 1978. That was a great event. No superhero movie will ever be like that again.
Watching this just made me watch my superman movie collection. There is something about the vibe of the movie that feels really good watching it. I feel like Christopher Reeve is still the perfect superman actor to ever grace the silver screen.
I was 17 and a college freshman when I saw the movie. We were all excited and amaze how we thought back then that Chris Reeve looked exactly like the DC Superman. After the movie, on my way home and inside the bus, I was imagining what if man can really fly and have super powers. That's the impact that this movie did to my mind in those days when CGI was unheard of.
One time someone said that Adam West was the best Batman. Well, I can say without a doubt that Christopher Reeve is the best Superman ever
I saw the movie at least 8 times. I love it still to this day.
Cary Carpenter only 8 times?
I’m 45…it’s probably my most favourite film of all time. The humanity, the innocence, the genuine feel of the whole film is amazing.
I love what Chris Reeve said at the end, that flight captures people's imaginations, to take two or three running steps and soar in the air, that is everyone's dream. Rest in peace Chris Reeve. You made me believe a man can fly.
I'm sorry but CGI seems like a high school program project as in movies today compared to the artist work and determination of movies like this from yesteryear.
This is pure beauty and art.
I dont think that cgi is totally bad but directors cut way too many corners with it. A good exemple of a mix between cgi and practical effect is mad max fury road.
CGI actually takes away from a movie sometimes. Just look at how the original Star wars and star trek movie still hold water, with the use of models. They just look more realistic on screen if you film them properly. The drawback is the cost and time involved.
as David Barnes eludes to, this movie IS the definitive superhero movie to this day. Although there are some (very) close competitors (e.g. The Dark Knight), given the timeframe of this movie (1978), it was leap years ahead of its time, and was incredibly deep with all its film facets -- cinematography, story-telling, character development, sound productions, etc.
I saw it when it came out, and trust me, as a 10 year old kid, it was more than a fantastic experience that you can never forget. Forget all the CGI's effects, they will never replace the magic of the blue screen of that time, seriously, sounds weird to say but it looked more real.
dude...couldn't agree more...I was bout same age when I saw Superman..was frikn awesome times a thousand on the big screen...and CGI has totally ruined movies and how special effects are done these days unfortunately....gimme back those ol' blue or green screen effects over todays hi-tech CGI anytime...))
you are right!
Even seeing the movie for the first time on VHS as a kid in the '80s was special. That first flying scene with the music is great. I liked Man of Steel but nothing about the flying scenes blew me away. We're very used to huge CGI effects these days. Superman 1978 & the original Star Wars trilogy had so many epic scenes & special effects that were new & ground breaking at the time.
Herreken I agree
Totally agree about the CGI ruining a lot of movies. Also, don't discount the fact that Superman benefitted from having the best film composer of all-time writing one of his best pieces of music ever, the effortless charm of Christopher Reeve, and the uber talent of Richard Donner.
I just remember absolutely loving these movies... I remember leaving after watching saying I can't wait until the next one.... Superman and Superman 2 were my favorites!!!
Since I watched this amazing film on television when I was little, Superman The Movie will always be part of my childhood, it has great acting, great dialogue, great characters, great score and great cast.
My all time favorite superhero movie! It's amazing to see how everything and all the work taken to make it! I salute you everyone who worked on this movie!
when you say superman its always been christopher reeve no one can ever replace him......
I don't mean to diminish the acting roles of the new, most recent 'Superman' movies. However, those movies filmed by Christopher Reeve and those original producers, Superman 1 and 2 perhaps were amazing. I remember going to see this at the movies in like 1980 and I was hooked. God Bless, RIP CR.
Christopher Reeve is Superman, enuf said.
his last days after the accident was horrible . rip the one and only real superman best actor
Superman is my favourite Superhero Character of all time...
He's the one who started the trend of Superhero both in Films and Comics 👍
I remember watching the original superman in the 80s. My aunt was getting jealous of Lois Lane flying with superman, and that song "can you feel my heart..." will never forget this song. Christopher Reeve was great. Yup only Christopher Reeve the man of steel. He was very handsome.
Today is 06-01-18, Superman's Birthday. I just watched this video and was fascinated with the "behind the scenes" perspective. I will be watching this movie later on today - a true classic.
I remember the first time I saw Superman. I was about 8 years old and I saw it on ABC. I never seen the movie in the movie theaters and I was totally amazed as a child to see Superman.
Please bring back Christopher Reeves with CG in Superman movies!!!
It can be convincibly done today!
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I thought it would be a great idea for someone to create a far better version of Superman 4, and have a computer generated Christopher Reeve.
After seeing what was done with Mark Hamill in the Mandalorian, I think that would be awesome!
That was awesome :) I never got to see this, thanks for posting ! I loved Superman with Christopher Reeve he was "Magic"
Loved the superman movies as a kid and still do now. Christopher Reeve rest in peace.
Loved the Richard Donner cut of Superman 2.
Best of Superman ever
When I first saw Superman in a theater with my parents,I was so so overwhelmed by the shear majesty of this movie.I thought I was the only one with my eyes transfixed and my jaw agape to this wonderful experience....I was wrong,both of my parents were captivated as much as I or maybe even more.Superman the movie should not be missed by anyone,you will see the beauty and feel every emotion imaginable,and most importantly...."You Will Believe A Man Can Fly".It's too bad that the folks that are creating movies today don't understand that more is not always better and that simplicity and the true love for the movie is what matters and comes across to the fans.
a true success. not hype , like this recent one.
When I first saw it in the theater, I instantly knew by the opening credits that it was going to be a great movie.
39 + people disliking this movie or whatever else, seriously, you gotta be out of taste or born in the 2000's and in love with " the phantom menace" LOL !!!!
After watching all the Superman movies, tv shows etc there has been some really great actors playing the role of Superman but I have to agree with the majority and say that Christopher Reeve was just THE perfect Superman, the look was as close as you could get to the comic book legend, his portrayal of the moralistic but hunky Superman along with his mild mannered bumbling Clark Kent was pure magic.
To be fair Brandon Routh, Dean Cain, Tyler Hoechlin and Gerard Christopher all captured the role well also.
I think Henry Cavill is a great looking Superman, I just think the studios have let him down somewhat by not letting him show enough, I hope that will change soon.
Just went to see the new "Man of Steel" movie. It was great. The only thing missing was the awesome and iconic introduction sequence/theme of John Williams. Besides that, the new movie was excellent. RIP Christopher Reeve, you will always be our #1 Superman.
It is 7 years late for this... But thank you, Warner Bros., for uploading this wonderful piece.
It would be so brilliant to have the original uncut full-length film brought back to life. I really loved the play of the massive pipe organ just before young Clark steps into his Crystal Home.
Mystic107 I would’ve loved Superman and Superman II as a single continuous film had Donner not gotten the sack
"production designer JOHN BARRY!!!" 3:44
There will never be another hero for me then Christopher Reeve in Superman! There has so many others that tried ,but that is the key word tried, and they will never be able to succeed. There is no other then Christopher Reeve! I have all the movies of superman from the beginning to the fourth one, and for me it will always be for me Christopher Reeve Superman, there's no other. Not only is Christopher Reeve Superman on film he's also a Superman off film and he will never be forgotten!
Bank away!!! :) Amazing!!!!
Smart, sensitive, creative people who weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty made this film. I recall watching in a theater in Ohio, I was 8 years old. The scene that brought that “chill” up my back, as well as literal tears(I remember turning so no one would see me) was when he finally emerged from the fortress as Superman. The music and the look and finally flying towards us and to the right of the screen. I couldn’t contain myself. It was the greatest feeling I have ever had in a movie theater and made me realize what is possible in cinema.
Seeing Reeves, Breaks my heart.
The only one Superman and the original too
Gene Hackman: a very underrated actor.
"And L as is in *ladder!* "
no he isn't, he has been in more movies that freakin Kevin Bacon!
Underrated by whom???
There will never be a Superman like Christopher Reeve. NEVER.
I saw it on the big screen when I was a very young kid and was in awe watching it.
It still stands up to this day and Chris reeve will and always will be the best superman.
Just as Connery IS Bond. Reeve IS Superman. Even when CR isn't in his tights I'm sure people looked at him and said "he looks like Superman". Even before he did Superman I'm sure.
Anderson C Roger Moore also was Bond
@@edTV2024 i own every bond movie ever made...even one never released...many actors played bond...but hands down sean connery is the best bond....roger moore was o.k. but a bit too fruity.
@@movadodude41... Agreed. Roger Moore was playing the part when I first started going to see 007 movies as a kid, so he was Bond for me growing up. However, once I got a chance to watch the older movies with Connery, my opinion of Moore went down. Connery was just more believable as a macho ladies man, and bad ass spy. I have to agree with Holy Moly about Moore being a bit fruity. I would also say campy as well.
i loved this.. thanx so much for uploading :D
There will never be another superman movie half as good as this.
Truly incredible. To this day, having watched this as a kid...I consider this movie one of the best that I have seen and one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you WB, Richard D, Margot Kidder, Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Valerie Perrine, Terrence Stamp, Jeff East, Sarah Douglas, Susannah York, Marc McClure, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford, Jack O'Halloran, Phyllis Thaxter, John Ratzenberger, Aaron Smolinski, Maria Schell, Kirk Alyn, Steve Kahan and everyone else that was/is part of this magic that was/is Superman. We miss you Chris and Margot.
So glad they mentioned Unsworth. The way this movie was shot and lit is incredibly beautiful.
The sections in the fortress shot by Unsworth are beautiful hints of color and shadow--the sections of Superman II done by Lester's replacement (with 3 cameras running and 150 lines of dialogue to do each day, probably) are just washed out white, instead.
I remember the fortress scenes did not hold up on VHS - it couldn't reproduce such subtle differences in color and contrast, so it just looked like mist. It wasn't until DVD that you could really see it properly at home.
So rarely do directors and editors give any credit to cinematographers. Donner and the cast clearly loved him so much.
Thank you very much for the upload!
I know! i thought "Man of Steel" was great but i really missed the legendary intro and not to mention the incredible score by John Williams.
The music during Geoffrey Unsworth memorial (same during when Jonathan Kent dies) has made me cry each time I hear it. I still to this day can not watch that whole part of the movie until he arrives to the fortress of solitude.
Im a late 90s baby but I grew up watching this movie because my mom loved this movie. She saw this film when she was 10.
Nice man, SUPERMAN, R.I.P.
RIP: Kal El And Jorrel In The Same Year 2004.Loise Lane Too In 2018.
Christopher Reeve, Marlon Brando And Margot Kidder Rest On Peace...
My all time favorite movie since I was 4. I am almost 40 now and still think Superman is a magical movie.
This is awesome!
My first memory of seeing a movie on the big screen was this film. I was barely two years old and saw it with my parents at the Madison Theater in Peoria, IL. Amazingly, now 35 years later, a theater that I'm trying to save!
i love this movie and I just watched the quest for peace.
Watch Superman 1 and 2... one more time, just to get the taste of 'Quest for Peace' out of your system. ;)
Bloody legend
this is when hollywood used to care.
When filmmaking was actually Art!! [ to be fair it is a business and always has been in some form or another] there were a far stronger abundance of artist's in every field from cinematography to the special effects department!! and even how seriously the actor's could take their roles and breathe life into something that could otherwise have become a cheap overblown comic-book!! YES I KNOW IT IS A BLOODY COMIC to begin with!! but this will always rank among one of my favourite fantasy films!
From the same town that brought you Attack if the Killer Tomatoes and Piranha
They didn't care then either. WB let Donner get fired, and Fox gave Lucas peanuts to make star wars
"Hi, I'm Marc McClure. You might remember me from such films as Superman, and.....uh..... probably nothing else....."