With christopher reeve, daryl hannah, robert forster, ruben santiagohudson. He appeared in other critically acclaimed films such as 1984s the bostonians, 1987s street smart and 1993s the remains of the day sadly, reeve was left quadriplegic after being thrown from a horse during an equestrian competition in 1994. Superman deftly blends humor and gravitas, taking advantage of the perfectly cast christopher reeve to craft a loving, nostalgic tribute to an. An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive homes first and greatest superhero. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Despite the fact that superman christopher reeve has to save her from helicopter crashes, muggers, and earthquakes shes buried alive in an intense. A clip of superman star christopher reeve expressing his disappointment with costar marlon brando has resurfaced on social media. Watch superman 1978 full movie online 123movies go123movies. Superman 1978 christopher reeve as superman, clark kent. Superman saves lois superman the movie 1978 stop youtube censorship of independent creators. Supergirl vr sequence pays homage to christopher reeve movies. This is a complete filmography for actor christopher reeve.
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. Shop for superman movie christopher reeve online at target. Jun 28, 2010 writer details the superman movie 5 that never came to be. Why christopher reeves superman is so hard to forget. With gene hackman, christopher reeve, margot kidder, ned beatty.
The movie returns to theaters for its 40th anniversary in. Superman 1978 christopher reeve as superman, clark. Christopher reeve, the most favorable superman actor, since george reeves and kirk alyn. I remember collecting the full set of superman trading cards and always. A neverbeforeseen photo of christopher reeve on the set of 1978s superman has surfaced online widely considered the definitive superman actor, reeve starred as the man of steel in four films, and later appeared as dr. Kidder, an established star, thought reeve was just a skinny kid and looked nothing like the man of steel. Christopher dolier reeve september 25, 1952 october 10, 2004 was an american actor, writer and director. An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to earth. Superman the movie 1978 tribute fanedit christopher. Superman ii the movie topps trading card 1980 christopher. Christopher reeve revealed in an interview back in the early 1980s that he did not have fond memories of working. With a triumphant score by john williams, the searing sincerity of christopher reeve and a preposterous grand finale, it is impossible not to root for superman in this most enjoyable of feelgood. Christopher reeve as clark kent superman in superman superman movies with christopher reeve. Christopher dolier reeve was born september 25, 1952, in new york city, to journalist barbara johnson nee barbara pitney lamb and writerprofessor f.
Superman 1978 christopher reeve how much do you like the movie. In an interview he gave about the upcoming superman ii movie, christopher reeve revealed how he had been associated with different repertory companies whilst in england. The movie, margot kidder and christopher reeves onagain, offagain relationship was set in volatile motion. Christopher reeve, the star of four superman movies, is paralyzed and cannot breathe on his own after shattering two spinal bones in a horseriding accident, his surgeon said today. Reeve is not only transcendent as superman, but also as.
Gene hackman, christopher reeve happy new year 2020 full. Christopher reeve, may he rest in peace, is superman. This was before he was cast as superman clark kent for the first film. Christopher reeve 19522004 was an american actor and director. The fortress of solitude was a combination of a fullscale set and matte. The superman movies, however, are my favorites because they make you believe that good will always win over evil, and that escaping for a while into a movie that makes you want to have a superman around when you need him isnt silly after all. Mar, 2014 superman 1978 official trailer christopher reeve movie hd an alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive homes first and greatest superhero. Kalel wasnt a big fan of his dad behindthescenes on 1978s superman. The movie in some listings and reference sources is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner. From their very first meeting on the set of superman. Superman 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He was best known for playing dc comic book superhero superman, beginning with the acclaimed superman 1978, for which he won a bafta award. Clark christopher reeve saves lois margot kidder by catching a bullet with his hand. Supermans christopher reeve had a problem with marlon brando.
Superman, the movie dvd academy awardwinners marlon brando and gene hackman head an allstar cast in the fantastic, actionpacked film that made christopher reeve an international star playing the greatest superhero of all time. For your movie collection, you can buy a hd bluray 0r dvd copy of this movie on. When warner brothers started started publicity for superman the movie with the ad words, youll believe a man can fly, they were right. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing superman the movie 1978 near you. The movie, the 1978 film with christopher reeve in the man of steel suit, will screen in more than 500 movie theaters across the u. Superman 1978 christopher reeve how much do you like the.
For a whole generation of superman fans, christopher reeve represents the iconic version of. After a spinal cord injury, he started a foundation to help other paraplegics. Reeve is best remembered for playing superman in 4 movies from 1978 to 1987. Christopher reeve, thrown from horse, is suffering. The movie starring christopher reeve in this fantasy on directv. Welcome to the roast of superman christopher reeve premium format by sideshow. In the segment, the former late night host asks reeve if anything interesting came from working with brando. With christopher reeve, margot kidder, gene hackman, marlon brando. Clark must summon his superhero alterego when the nefarious lex luthor launches a plan to take over the world. For a whole generation of superman fans, christopher reeve represents the iconic version of the character after having played the. This is christopher reeve with his daughter alexandra.
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Superman 1978 faster than a speeding bullet scene 3. Bafta award for most promising newcomer to leading film roles. Writer details the superman movie 5 that never came to be. Gerardo valero reflects on man of steel and the challenges of making a good superman movie. Movie posters on sale 738 movie press sheets 42 movie stills 808 movie trade ads 66. Superman ii 1980 gene hackman, christopher reeve happy new year 2020 full hd. In it, reeve discusses working with brando during a 1982 interview with talk show host david letterman on nbcs late night with david letterman. 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. These nods to the classic films came during a virtual reality segment in which alex danvers stepped into the shoes of.
Mildmannered clark kent works as a reporter at the daily planet alongside his crush, lois lane. From the doomed planet of krypton, two parents launch a spaceship carrying their infant son to earth. Superman christopher reeve does his best to fix the damage that the second missile did after hitting californias san andreas fault. Beyond anything, reeve is the central reason why superman has resonated for such a long time. Christopher reeve as superman in neverbeforeseen set photo. Superman s trap at the fortress of solitude by flatscan1978. He appeared in other critically acclaimed films such as 1984s the bostonians, 1987s street smart and 1993s the remains of the day.
Quotes on the reshoots of superman ii 1980 after changing directors it was usually done whenever a set doubled or we had a problem with expensive actors being available. Christopher reeve s life was one of hard work, love, talent, and strength. Actor christopher reeve played superman in the movie and its sequels. Superhero movies wax and wane, and they were definitely on the down side of the popculture equation in 1978 when the littleknown reeve. He was best known for playing dc comic book superhero superman, beginning with the acclaimed superman 1978, for which he won a bafta award reeve appeared in other critically acclaimed films such as the bostonians 1984, street smart 1987 and the remains of the day 1993. Jan 27, 2020 superman 1978 christopher reeve how much do you like the movie. See who they starred with and what they are working on now. Oct 02, 2018 this is your chance to see legendary actor christopher reeve s iconic performance as the man of steel on the big screen when superman. Superman star christopher reeve accused marlon brando of. The best christopher reeve images, pictures, photos, icons and wallpapers on ravepad. Superman 1978 west coast chaos scene 810 movieclips. All of the christopher reeve superman films are now on. Modern remake of rear window in which the lead character is paralyzed and lives in a hightech home filled with assistive technology. Superman christopher reeve foils the plot of terrorists by hurtling their nuclear device into outer space, but the bombs shock waves free the kryptonian villain general zod.
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. Feb 26, 2015 superman the movie 1978 tribute, accompanied with music driven editing. Christopher reeve performance as the man of steelclark kent is the definitive in my eyes. Shocking things you never knew about superman iv screenrant. Superman 1978 official trailer christopher reeve movie hd. Supergirl season 5, episode 16, alex in wonderland offered up several references to the superman movies starring christopher reeve as the man of steel. Superman is the finest comic book movie, and i only wish christopher reeve s family the best. The movie stars christopher reeve, gene hackman, marlon brando, margot kidder the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 23 min, and received a score of 80 out of 100 on. The movie and superman ii and ignoring both subsequent films. Superman the movie 1978 tribute, accompanied with music driven editing.
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. Superman christopher reeve learns of a plot to destroy the west coast. Apr, 2020 a clip of superman star christopher reeve expressing his disappointment with costar marlon brando has resurfaced on social media. Superman is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner, based on the dc comics character of the same name. Dec 14, 2018 now we get to the christopher reeve of it all. Though he has played a variety of leading roles, tall, dark, and wholesomely handsome christopher reeve will always be the definitive superman to an entire generation of man of steel fans. It is based on the dc comics character of the same name and stars marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve. The movie is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner, based on the dc comics character of the same name.
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