Greenberg and associates, it was done entirely without computer graphics, and holds up pretty well for being 36 years old. Margot kidder singing can you read my mind was on track 8. The movie directed by richard donner, starring christopher reeve, marlon brando, gene hackman. Now, the sequence is an iconic piece of design for film, but back in the late 70s, a fair amount of ingenuity was required to develop the technology to allow the title to swoop through space. Aug 15, 2016 the original opening of superman the movie in its 1978 theatrical version, in high definition. In the same way, really, is christopher reeves supermanclark kent the definitive one to me. A boxoffice smash, an academy award winner and a fan favorite since it first flew into theatres in december 1978, superman. Youll believe a man can fly mildmannered clark kent works as a reporter at the daily planet alongside his crush, lois lane. Superman the movie main title with swooshes youtube. Sep 21, 2017 as we await any news on a potential man of steel sequel, the warner archive collection has announced that the threehour extended cut of superman. An independent studio, lippert pictures, released the first superman feature film, superman and the mole men. Opening on krypton where marlon brando plays supermans father, the film follows the man of steel christopher reeve as hes sent to earth where he develops his alterego clark kent and is raised.
Ii 1980 simultaneously, with principal photography beginning in march 1977 and ending in october 1978. Other memorable vfx shots were the reversing of the earth roy paces artwork a series of reveal mattes, the fortress of solitude sequence, together with a large mixed bag of. If you are not a superfan of the original superman movie, this may not be for you. Veteran comic book writer marv wolfman was the head story editor, and comic book.
The quest for peace as well as the brandon routh film superman returns. Superman 1978 movie simple english wikipedia, the free. Now, the sequence is an iconic piece of design for film, but back in the late 70s, a fair amount of ingenuity was required to develop. It was edited and spedup for compression from an 8mm home movie print. Gene hackman returned as lex luthor, who creates an evil. Perhaps the filmmakers agreed with spielbergs famous statement that jaws would work better the longer he kept the shark off the screen. The movie, as well as an opening sequence that delivered the same narration as the 1950s adventures of superman television series but by the narrator from super friends. Superman 1978 opening titlescredits sequence 720p rayford carey.
Superman 1978 helicopter scene from 1979 vhs video. Mar 02, 2016 superman the movie opening credits hdv. With planet krypton moments away from total annihilation, jorel marlon brando ensures that his son lee quigley escapes in a specially constructed spacecraft. Done entirely in after effects, this is a recreation of the intro credits to the fantastic 1978 movie superman also utilized video copilots element 3d for the text, and trapcode particular for the stars.
With brandon routh, kevin spacey, kate bosworth, james marsden. The original opening of superman the movie in its 1978 theatrical version, in high definition. Superman christopher reeve learns of a plot to destroy the west coast. As superman, he battles the villainous lex luthor gene. Forty years after its theatrical release in 1978, superman. This movie is for diehard superman fans that love collecting superman memorabilia. To celebrate both the 35th anniversary of the initial 1978 release and the launch of zack snyders man of steel this friday, i decided to create. The movie and i always wanted to try an edit that removes that portion of the opening credits. The story begins with supermans birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. In the film man of steel, krypton was destroyed due to extreme overharvest of the planet see more. Superman ii is a 1980 superhero film directed by richard lester and written by mario puzo and david and leslie newman, based on the dc comics character superman. The movie assembles a cast and creative contingent as only a big movie can.
Superman ii create your own comparison chart keywords. I was always confused with the use of the comic book opening to superman. Film directed by richard donner and distributed by warner bros. This version is not meant to improve upon the original movie, though there are some scenes that do enhance the film. Among the fascinating new elements in the directors cut are the original opening and ending, alternate takes and camera angles and deleted scenes featuring marlon brando. Just like any comic book movie, there is always a villain. Neill would later make a cameo appearance in superman returns. Opening on krypton where marlon brando plays supermans father, the film follows the man of steel christopher reeve as hes sent to earth where he develops his alterego clark kent and is. Jun 25, 2016 done entirely in after effects, this is a recreation of the intro credits to the fantastic 1978 movie superman also utilized video copilots element 3d for the text, and trapcode particular for. We heard williams superman theme music twice on track 1 and track 14. May 1st, 2001 by warner home video, released as superman the movie.
Jun 01, 1978 hollywood, ca, usa actor christopher reeve stars as superman and clark kent in the original superman movie, directed by richard donner. The only change from those usually seen here on youtube is the sound effects of the credits, which is. Christopher reeve and margot kidder in superman 1978. Superman returns to earth after spending five years in space examining his homeworld krypton. I was just curious, as to which typeface was used for the zooming credits at the opening of this movie. The quest for peace is a 1987 superhero film directed by sidney j. Superman 1978 opening titlescredits sequence 720p youtube. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing superman the movie 1978 near you. It is a grand slice of classic americana, a film about ideals and values and doing what is right. Watching superman again isnt just like being a kid again. Christopher reeve and david baxt in superman 1978 margot kidder in superman 1978. In the blockbuster sequel, christopher reeve, gene hackman, and margot kidder return as superman confronts three supercriminals with abilities equal to his. A childs hand opened a 10 cents action comics book, and in voiceover read the. Superman is a 1988 american animated saturday morning television series produced by rubyspears enterprises for warner bros.
An adventure retold, spanning the man of steels life from his krypton infancy and midwest boyhood to his career as daily planet reporter clark kent and through his titanic struggle with archnemesis lex luthor. But he finds things have changed while he was gone, and he must once again prove himself important to the world. The opening sequence geoffrey unsworth dedication, curtains, comic book, ripple mix to daily planet and moon etc. Superman opening credits 1978 recreation from afterez media. This budget, out of print cd had the best of john williams music score for superman the movie1978.
As we await any news on a potential man of steel sequel, the warner archive collection has announced that the threehour extended cut of superman. The first time we see superman in his red, blue and yellow uniform is nearly an hour into superman. The openingend credits include true stereo that blends in well into the film. Apr 30, 2007 uvodni titulky prvniho filmu superman z roku 1978 v hdv formatu. The movie is an immensely entertaining recounting of the origin of the famous comic book character. The 1978 superman movie has one of the best opening credits sequences of all time. With christopher reeve, margot kidder, gene hackman, marlon brando. Dec 08, 2014 taken from the rare original 1979 video release of superman 1978, starring the late, great christopher reeve, and margot kidder, along with gene hackman and a late legend, marlon brando. Superman doesnt just fight for truth, justice and the american way. 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, terence stamp, valerie perrine, and ned beatty. 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.
The movie is a delight, with a grand story, wonderful production design, and an amazing ensemble cast. The movie in some listings and reference sources is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner. Raised by kindly farmers jonathan glenn ford and martha kent phyllis thaxter, young clark christopher reeve discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to metropolis to fight evil. Superman was successful at the 32nd british academy film awards. Movie superman special edition song prelude and main title march. The quest for peace killed the superman franchise and helped close a studio. Their first major film project, the teaser and opening title sequence for 1978 s superman, gave them a start in the industry. Neill subsequently portrayed lois lane on the 1950s television series adventures of superman beginning in its second season. Richard donner is movie making god, 36 years later and hollywood still. Superman 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Superman 1978 opening titlescredits sequence 4k youtube.
That means the film doesnt open like most superhero movies or james bonds with a sensational pretitle sequence. Their first major film project, the teaser and opening title sequence for 1978s superman, gave them a start in the industry. Back in 1983, the superman franchise was in full swing, despite the tense and fractured onset fights and fallouts which saw original director richard donner leave after superman. It is the fifth installment in the original superman film series and the first film not to be produced by alexander and ilya salkind, but rather by golanglobus cannon films, in association with warner bros. Done entirely in after effects, this is a recreation of the intro credits to the fantastic 1978 movie superman also utilized video copilots element 3d for the text, and trapcode particular for. It is a sequel to the 1978 film superman and stars gene hackman, christopher reeve, terence stamp, ned beatty, sarah douglas, margot kidder, and jack ohalloran. A few things are just hollywood doesnt understand reality lois.
The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie. He debuted in cinemas in a series of animated shorts beginning in 1941, and then starred in two movie serials in 1948 and 1950. Superman 1978 movie vs silver surfer fantastic 4 movie. Creating the text effect from superman 1978 kdi001 wrote on 8112008, 12. The movie is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner and based on the dc comics character of the same name.
As a child i originally saw this in 1978 in the cinema and was completely blown away from start to finish. This comes with all 4 christopher reeve films superman the movie. In addition to brando, hackman, ford, reeve, and kidder, youve got jackie cooper, ned beatty whos never been funnier than he is here, terence stamp, valerie perrne. Who would win in a fight between superman christopher reeve movies vs the silver surfer fantastic 4 rise of the silver surfer. 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. The 1978 superman movie has one of the best opening. Superman is a 1978 movie based on the popular superman superhero comic book. At its heart just as in three sequels is christopher reeves intelligent, affectionate portrayal of a most human man of steel. Superman 1978 opening titlescredits sequence 720p by damien mb. My name is nobody western english free and full movie henry fonda hd spaghetti western.
A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. Superman the movie opening credits hdv video dailymotion. May 15, 2018 i was always confused with the use of the comic book opening to superman. They starred in the 1948 theatrical serial superman and its 1950 sequel atom man vs. The series is also of note due to its use of reorchestrated versions of john williams classic themes from 1978 s superman. Seventyfive percent of superman ii was shot simultaneously until the money ran out. Published on aug 15, 2016 the original opening of superman the movie in its 1978 theatrical version, in high definition. The only change from those usually seen here on youtube is the sound effects. Television that aired on cbs featuring the dc comics superhero of the same name coinciding with the characters 50th anniversary, along with the liveaction superboy tv series that year. One life to live opening titles montage many opening credits. I do think, though, that the 1978 movie was something of a turning point. The movie rightly understands that we love superman because he is squarejawed, noble and honest corny qualities even in 1978. The movie threehour extended cut is finally coming.
This image is not available for commercial or promotional use and is being made available for editorial reference usage only. Have been a beautiful baby, a song first featured in another warners release, hard to get 1938. The fictional character superman, an american comic book superhero in dc comics publications, has appeared in various films almost since his inception. Clark must summon his superhero alter ego when the nefarious lex luthor launches a. Superman 1978 west coast chaos scene 810 movieclips. The richard donner cut, superman iii, and superman iv. Uvodni titulky prvniho filmu superman z roku 1978 v hdv formatu. An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive homes first and greatest superhero. The movie remains the quintessential superman film.
The film began with a marquee or theatre curtain opening on a black and white projected film, dated june 1938. Financial analysis of superman 1978 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Jan 25, 2016 superman ii deleted scene all the world is real estate 1980 christopher reeve movie hd. Richard donner, 143 minutes, 127 minutes video, 151 minutes restored and expanded film plot summary. An adventure retold, spanning the man of steels life from his krypton infancy and midwest boyhood to his career as daily planet reporter clark kent and throug. Soundtracktheme music from the 1978 richard donner film superman with christopher reeve, marlon brando, gene hackman, ned beatty. Superman is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner and based on the dc comics. In this scene, clark kent reeve changes into the man of steel, via a rotating entrance door, to save his future lover kidder from a. Just before the destruction of the planet krypton, scientist jorel marlon brando sends his infant son kalel on a spaceship to earth.
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