This is what I like about youtube. People with vintage videos like this can upload them and share it with the world.

@martyemmons1859

3 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary talent at work! I will never forget that magical first time watching "Superman: The Movie". That lighter than air feeling walking out of the theater.

The music , the acting , the setting ..superman the movie is total perfection ..

The man who continues to inspire me every single time I see him, Christopher Reeve is Superman.

It brings tears to my eyes ( tears of joy ). I was ten years old when i saw this movie, The magic and the beauty of this masterpeace cannot be transcended. Thank you for posting this. R.I.P Christopher Reeve.

@achrisofalltrades5620

6 жыл бұрын

Kubla Khan Took the words outta my mouth. Man today everyone is so spoiled, a new superhero movie comes out every 4 months lol We're so used to cgi now that we're not impressed with anything. We take these huge production scenes for granted But back in the days of miniature, n practical effects it was a treat to see these. The epicness n sense of awe are pretty much gone. Not to knock on the new movies they are actually great for the most part.

@soeffingwhat

4 жыл бұрын

Kubla Khan same here. Chris Reeve was always Superman to me. All the others are great but for me he was IT so to speak lol.

@goldenboy06

2 жыл бұрын

@@achrisofalltrades5620 I agree with everything you said except the new movies being great lol. I must admit I never gave them a chance though because I’m such a purist.

@cosmiccry6675

11 күн бұрын

Same here… I was seven or eight. Best film EVER!

37:27 I got tears. He gave that role his all, and that's why Christopher can never be replaced.Christopher Reeve wasn't Superman. Superman was Christopher Reeve. Thanks for sharing.

@perlynmanalo731

2 ай бұрын

We love you Chris Reeve. Really with a superheart 💓🌹

It has been a hell of lots of work to do all that without CGI. This video was very informative.

God bless Christopher Reeve he will always be Superman

Christopher Reeves was so good looking! His smile was everything!!

there is no Superman movie like this..

@daminmancejin

7 жыл бұрын

I know right this is why I was Soo damn glad I was born in the 80s

@martyemmons1859

3 жыл бұрын

Still my favorite Superman movie.

@ENERGYPSI

8 ай бұрын

🦸The best Superman movie ever! The S-Shield is the Kryptonian symbol for "HOPE"

When making a supurb movie was a work of art. Thank you for sharing.

Wow. Kidder was stunning in that Superman shirt.

When this movie came out there was no internet, no home computers ( look at the typewriters in the news room), no cell phones. V.C.R.'s were just getting started. It was a great movie and will always be a classic. I disagreed with Reeves politics but he was a great Superman. You will believe a man can fly.

@maryrose9716

3 жыл бұрын

What it says is a classic was the pinnacle of modernity at that time And a typewriter at the time and telex was the equivalent of today's mobile phone every thing change

That smile! Reeve is the best.

I grew up with theese movies, and to me Christopher WILL ALWAYS BE THE ONE AND ONLY SUPERMAN.

@angelapepple9901

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!

@sha11235

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. The first two were epic. I didn't know much later about the crap that went on behind the scenes regarding the second film but it was still great.

@emmacrawford984

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 💯💯💯

So many practical and in-camera effects, amazing stuff. I've always loved that material they used for the Kryptonians outfits that reflected all light back into the camera lens when at the right angle.

"Superman: The Movie" is my favorite Superman movie. Watching these candid scenes is like watching Michaelangelo painting the Sistine chapel. Seeing the finished product was fantastic. I'll never forget the Lois Lane interview with Superman. As he took her flying, the John Williams music with Margot Kidder's asking "Can You Read My Mind?". Or when Superman is wracked with sorrow when Lois Lane is killed in the earthquake. And makes the decision to break the rules by turning back time to save her. Starting with the Salkind's and Richard Donner, they gathered an impeccable crew of dedicated artists. I'll borrow another's quote, "It's a pleasure to watch you work".

This was so good to watch, brings back good memories. May Christopher Reeve always RIP.

Knowing that Brando charged such high fees without ever having to memorize his lines makes the reactions from Stamp and the others in the early parts of this all make sense.

@sandal_thong8631

Жыл бұрын

I think he suffered from "Affluenza:" no one ever told him "no" or punished him for doing a bad job.

Reeve was the best and only superman in my book.

@christopherwarner3219

5 жыл бұрын

George Reeves that is!

@naderkaddoura8588

4 жыл бұрын

Fully agree.

@victortaylor7737

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, though Brandon Routh has a extreme resembles to Chris.by the way , Brandon is good as Superman& the Atom( though he still can't replace Chris- no one can).

@ssgoku7192

4 жыл бұрын

Robin Zander same

@blazed420dayz3

4 жыл бұрын

Christopher Reeve was Superman

That was wonderful to watch. Thankyou so much. You know, Christopher reeve was superman. The way he flew, he just got it. He just knew what to do. God bless chris reeve. You are missed so much. Wish you were still here. Imagine building all those sets now. That was just craftsmanship and a touch of sheer Class. Well done Richard Donner. Your superman still stands up. Simply the best superman of all time

@sha11235

3 жыл бұрын

It was also the fact of they way they made him fly that worked. They worked hard at it to make it right. And in those days it wasn't easy, I'll tell you that.

What we need is an actor who can embrace the charm, talent, & charisma that Christopher & George gave. They were the best.

Woooooow!! I am crazy seeing this video!! My favorite heroe, my favorite film of all my life!! Chtisthopher Reeve the best always! Greetings from Ecuador!!

I won't lie I'm a big fan of the optical effects the stages the miniatures all to create the illusions of the effects.

@cobr3n

6 жыл бұрын

+Emmanuel Arce optical effects is a dying art sadly. They went through great efforts to make it look realistic without the aid of CG. These days even the best CG looks crappy compared to what they did back then.

Perfect music, perfect actors, perfect directors, perfect costume, perfect Clark Kent, = Perfect Superman! Nobody can ever replace you Chris!

Absolutely love this movie, and love how it was so well done, and look less fake, unrealistic like the new Superman movies, but still appreciate the new ones. And, I’ve been in love with Christopher Reeve since I was 9, and still can’t get over his early death. Such a great Superman, real life, and movies

it's good to know that David Prowse (Darth Vader in Star Wars) received credit for helping Chris build his body to be the best Superman ever to fit the suit.

@kevdoe3360

2 жыл бұрын

RIP Dave Prowse,who was also "The Green Cross Code"man in the UK!

@Highland_Moo

Жыл бұрын

@@kevdoe3360 we had him visit our primary school which is a tiny wee village in the Scottish highlands and it blew my mind when he made his chest muscles bulge!

These movies are a true and peace love message. We thank you from the bottom of our heart! ❤

You know, if you're studying film-making there's so much you can learn from analysing what's going on in each shot of this video. More than you can usually learn walking onto a modern set.

Reeve worked so hard, as did the entire cast & crew

I know this was not a video solely focused on the actor, Christopher Reeve. But as you watch the first 30 seconds of footage... that welling up deep inside as you stare at Christopher's stance and on-camera expression. You know.... right then and there.... you are truly looking at, 'Superman.'

Even a straight guy can see how beautiful Christopher is ❤

@ghostrider2664

3 жыл бұрын

Thats so gay. But yeah....he was insanely good looking.

Happy seeing on You Tube the three minutes of behind-scene footage starting at 15:25, filmed outside and inside the lobby of the actual New York Daily News building. At 17:23 the two leads walk past me as I'm cleaning the glass door of the lobby's clock, a task director Donner personally assigned me as a background actor that day of shooting. In the film itself I'm also visible behind them across the lobby as they are going out.

@TheRoamer78

Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool. I work in that building today and the facade and lobby are landmarked and basically in the same condition.

To the true and only man of steel Christopher Reeve

@emmacrawford984

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 💯💯💯

Christopher Reeve is the best Superman and Margot Kidder the best lois lane.

@RB747domme

4 жыл бұрын

Leoncio Hernandez both now sadly deceased. RIP to both Kidder and Reeve.

@paulfienga9466

4 жыл бұрын

@@RB747domme im sure there both in heaven right now having a drink together

@johnb6850

4 жыл бұрын

fienga paul I didn’t know she passed away until I read your comment :(

@davids8660

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnb6850 yes she passed away very shortly after christopher did only lived another 17 months or so ..she died of lung cancer though she never smoked.. it is sad but also makes for a perfect story of a couple that really loved each other just think how happy they must be now together.

@davids8660

3 жыл бұрын

@UThink UCan Ah my mistake ty for the correction!

this for a videoclip's gem

It is incredible how they can make it all look so real! I remember seeing this movie for the first time at a movie theatre in Ottawa, as a young boy! Some parts frightened me, but now at age 50, I think nothing of them!

groundbreaking film process, and all the more impressive without a lot ( or any) computer stuff...remember this was 1977

@sandal_thong8631

Жыл бұрын

The computers they had were designed to move the cameras in special FX work, I think, just like Star Wars.

@gregoryandrews8481

Жыл бұрын

Yea, and the zyoptic process was new when this movie started.

Reeve in the first blooper-acts like he was supposed to during the scene Reeve-smiles-😏😏 Reeve- 😂😂😂😂 I cant do this 😂😂😂 Reeve-tries to act normal again

The love the beginning how Reeve try’s not to smile trying to look touch like superman but can’t Also Margo in a superman outfit never saw that

Holding up those dialogue cue-cards for Marlon to read from.

Wow ! This was fascinating :) Thanks for posting this ! I loved Margot Kidder in the Superman Costume :)

I know that many people hated Brando's way of working; being difficult, reading from cue-cards instead of memorizing his lines, etc. He certainly had his own way of doing things, and he pocketed four million for only eight minutes of footage. Brando knew how much he was worth to the industry and took full advantage of it. I have to admit; it's nice to see an actor screwing hollywood instead of the other way around.

@PungiFungi

5 жыл бұрын

But after Superman he kind of went off the deep end......

@cat-lw6kq

3 жыл бұрын

Correction it wasn't just 8 min as his part was cut shortly after release. I'd say 20 min or more was cut. Lots of people say I'm crazy but both me and my brother vividly remember seeing early in its release.

@Marjopolo302

3 жыл бұрын

totally agree. He made no difference IF any to the movie -- ONLY his name.

@cat-lw6kq

3 жыл бұрын

@@Marjopolo302 You never saw the uncut version with Brando it was ok. Unless you saw it in the first few weeks of its release you saw the cut version.

@douglasmcfarland9040

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite thing was how he wanted go be Jor El as a talking bagel. Hollywood milked Brandi as they used his voice in 5 movies including Superman returns. He got top billing in this movie and was credited before Brandon Routh even though he was dead.

You are not the President. No one who leads so many could possibly kneel so quickly. Great line. General Zod was huge to the sequel.

Man... Christopher Reeve IS Superman... I hope he is another universe as the real superman...

@ajs7007

8 жыл бұрын

WAS

@Stanleyart

7 жыл бұрын

fxp, heart-felt. Yeah, I know what you mean.

@MatthewPlatz

7 жыл бұрын

Then let's remain Hope-filled. It's certainly possible that Mercy and Truth may have arrived at the last possible moment.

@dwightcharles2112

6 жыл бұрын

fxp he STILL is but undoubtably IF the mutiverse exists he very well maY be? Highly probable???

@rockie0708

6 жыл бұрын

fxp that’s is a great thought.

Brilliant. (and to think Donner was fired for his efforts)

@sha11235

3 жыл бұрын

Well, the Salkinds and Pierre Spengler wanted to just do a film but Donner was the one who wanted to make sure it was great art. They didn't get what Donner was doing.

@martyemmons1859

3 жыл бұрын

@@sha11235, "Superman: The Movie" is a masterpiece. Watching this behind the scenes video is enlightening and entertaining.

@mpetty6

2 жыл бұрын

This shows ugly whatever is called but it's ugly very ugly I don't turn this off you need to cancel what you doing

@nattyps3160

2 ай бұрын

​@@sha11235I think the son loved superman it was his urging rich daddy & that creep spengler to finance w/ him he also wanted brando hackman donner etc. What's sad is id heard lester was already brought on as a threat since the salkans spengler threatened to fire donner all the time so they stopped speaking so how mature to make lester be the messenger. If I was him I'd be ashamed as another director. Anyway the last shot is bittersweet u see Chris & donner up front as they worked so so hard staying behind months to finish the effects plus reeve is a freaking kid yet bulked up 70lbs of muscle mass plus his acting & at his young age u see how mature he is & looks. Than u see lester grossly who did nothing standing in the shot right behind donner. What a horrible insult. While donner was there u did nothing!!! Just a go between for communication than u take the man's job! Ugh and seeing spengler who donner said really was the instigator & rat lol again the son I feel had to stick by daddy & his cousin spengler. How could these jerks come to set & not be impressed. Gene hackman the dad was probably complaining to about $$. They blew 6 million btw b4 donner even was hired on unusable effects.

Back when movie making was an art and a craft and they didn't have 1000 digital artists able to fix everything in post. Even women needed to have their own nicely rounded butts.

@BrianBattles

Жыл бұрын

Oh stop being an old fart

Wasn't he the most beautiful man ever??? Absolutely perfect!!

13:30 looks like Superman ripped right out of the comics

No matter what Christopher Reeve will always be The Superman

@emmacrawford984

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 💯💯💯

Still my absolute favorite movie

...be it his character or simply his look....Reeves seems to be the real Superman coming from another star!!

@bonton9441

5 жыл бұрын

Reeve u idiot

THATS !!!! A SET !!!! MINIMUM CGI ! LEGEND ! These actors shows the raw potential to act ! Just perfect !

love the superman theme music

Great footage!! In my opinion, Christopher Reeve was born to play Superman. He had the look, the build, the height, everything!! Reeve's playing of Clark Kent/Superman was perect. Playing Kent as a clumsy, socially awkward reporter was a great idea, while also parting his hair on the opposite side as Superman, making the appearance a little more subtle. Also regarding the "your ass" comment below, I myself always thought that was what Zodd was saying as well, but I think he's saying, "both you and then one day, your heirs!!!", meaning the son of Jorel. Awesome footage here!!

@MMAfighter38113

9 жыл бұрын

He looked more like the comic book Superman than anybody else

@ciadella1971

7 жыл бұрын

AR John David Prowse (Darth Vader) helped Christopher Reeve get into shape for this role. Cool little tidbit!

@ronnieron55

7 жыл бұрын

Lotterydominator.col

@ronnieron55

7 жыл бұрын

Lottery

@sha11235

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it is "heirs". It's Terrence's accent that makes it sound like "ass".

r.i.p Chris love the ending best superman ever !

I have nothing against Man of Steel or Henry Cavill. But imo this was the ultimate Superman. They could've used different villians than just Lex ALL the time. But the movies got derailed after Donner was let go. Originally he thought the series could have spawned 6 sequels. To.me this is the best version of Superman ever. BUT Cavill is a worthy successor and MoS was a great film.

@BillClay88

6 жыл бұрын

Shane Hickenbottom superman 1 and 2 are the only movies worth remembering and you have to have gene hackman, being one of the greatest actors. They did use the 3 villians. Terence stamp is another amazing actor. General zod? Iconic.

@MRob6971

6 жыл бұрын

The actor who played Non heard them of possibly bringing it to a total of 10 films.

If John Williams fantastic score doesn't get your emotions up then there's something wrong with you..

@sandal_thong8631

Жыл бұрын

Has he done a western? I'd like to hear his take on that, like Ennio Morricone for Clint Eastwood movies.

This a absolutely amazing footage!

It really was an incredible film.

Best Video ever on youtube

The practical effects are cool. Maybe they are dated in today's CGI dominated Hollywood but the effects feel, if not more realistic, more grounded in reality. The effect films from the late 60s to the 90s were movie magic.

Great video ! Never have seen some of this footage ! The Phantom Zone outtakes were great !

You can see the fading faces in this footage as the making of camera would not be synced up to the projections, clever how they do that in the final movie.

im always thrilled to see newly discovered/released superman the movie footage. dont get me wrong. henry clavell is doing a good job, but he didnt make me believe a man can fly. hes wearing an interesting looking suit, but hes no Christopher Reeve !!

Damn, I still love that John Williams composed musical score. His music helped many a good film be a great film. Notable examples include Superman, Star Wars and Indiana Jones. But there are much more.

@THECOMICFANalpin

4 жыл бұрын

Jaws.

So interesting I have never seen this before :) Thanks for posting this !

Incredible footage

I’ve been waiting for someone do something like this for years for Superman the movie. Thank you very much. The music score is the perfect background as well!

RIP Christopher Reeve you will always be superman we love you and miss you Christopher Reeve is the number one superman

you assembled all these by yourself ? If yes, congratulations and thanks for the hard work !

Best theme

The best move ever!

@SayAhh

3 жыл бұрын

37:55

wow. i love it!!!! i love seeing the behind the scene stuff. i use to do extra work a long time ago so i know how crazy it was to shoot a movie but to see the behind the scenes of your favorite movie? priceless

@sha11235

3 жыл бұрын

It's also harder with extras because you are mostly furniture, used when needed and you have no idea what they are shooting and why the hell they shoot it so many times. It's probably easier being more up the ladder because you can tell what is going on and you have more of a say in it and can have a good time.

Thank you for sharing this behind the scenes video. My heart, spirit, and soul, were all deeply moved.

The special effects were out of this world as they say and the scenery was very good

Thanks for posting this, it was amazing to see!

This film is perfect

So weird seeing the villains smiling and laughing after spending my whole life only knowing them from the film. I was skeptical on Henry Cavil's new Superman portrayal, but I must say I do love him as the character now. He captures a dark, confused, conflicted side that I love. But still, Christopher Reeve is and always will be thee Superman.

very beautiful man.and great actor.

All the Superman films are on DVD including Man of Steel & Superman Returns [2006].

R.I.P. Cristhoper reve is my favorite superman

Amazinggggg!! Thank you!!!

@jesussanchezalmazan6516

4 жыл бұрын

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Thank You for assembling these segments ! That was awesome :) I had never seen some of these scenes before, I loved Superman The Movie & Superman II Christopher Reeve "Nailed It" as Superman & Margot Kidder played Lois Lane to a "T"

Wow, look at Margot! And Christopher Reeve IS Superman. 4 ever!

The Fortress of Solitude was awesome ans huge!

Damn...I miss him so much.

valerie perrine ........ ahhhhhhhhhh

I took my first high school date to see this film. I'll never forget the experience. I was so shy, I was a freshman going out with a senior and being the young boy that I was I felt I had to act like a man. And so, when we sat in the theater I put my arm around her chair. I kept it my arm in place so long I actually got a cramp. I never told her though. I guess you could say, I too was a Superman. RIP Christopher Reeve. Great great man.

Margo looks great with long hair.

Marlon Brando with the baby. It doesn’t get better than that.

What a priceless piece..

Awesome

31:09, this cape !!! the yellow sign of the red.... childhood comes back !!!

Aww, MB with a massive smile as he’s playing with the baby ❤

what a smile ! He was so charming ! I agree : in my childish heart Christopher and Margot are the only superman and Loïs !

Absolutely Fantastic!

how much fucking work this took.....how much talent....creativity......I BOW DOWN.

I wish they would go back to wire work, that stuff was more realistic than the CGI that we get now. Can you imagine what we can do today, making a movie similar to this, but different. After this shared universe, I would like to see WB bring back Superman, like this, with a spectacular score like John Williams. They need an actor in the role of Superman and Clark, somebody who can pull off both characters. I would love to see something like this, but in today's world, but using old school tricks like wire work and the stuff that Chris had to do and CGI. The movie would have to come out in 2028 though, on the 50th anniversary of the Superman The Movie or 90th anniversary of the character. I don't know if lightning strikes twice, but to find someone like Christopher Reeve to embody the character, would be an amazing discovery. I'm not talking about copying the STM, but the essence of the film, the verisimilitude of the story and characters, set in our time.

@julianvanalst5786

5 жыл бұрын

B b Klng

Fantastic sharing. Thank you so much.

loved the movie this is great behind footage of making the movies great superman chris reeve is the best one for the part