Im only doing live action filmstv shows christopher reeve superman iiv tom welling smallvile tv series brandon routh superman returns henry cavill dceu tyler hoechlin supergirl tv series. The new adventures of superman, superman returns, man of. Who are all the actors that played superman, in order. The quest for peace 1987 and superman returns 2006. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Mar 25, 2016 what ever happened to the cast of superman 1978. Cast marlon brando jorel gene hackman lex luthor christopher reeve clark kent superman margot kidder lois lane ned beatty otis jackie cooper perry white. It had been nearly 25 years since superman had been on the big screen in the form of a. Lee john quigley was cast as superman at the tender age of seven months, appearing alongside marlon brando in the 1978 movie as his infant son kalel, who would be rocketed to earth from the. Jan 27, 2020 superman 1978 christopher reeve how much do you like the movie. Marlon brando as jorel gene hackman as lex luthor christopher reeve as superman clark kent ned beatty. Its a superman movie that really gives you a sense of hope and wonder. Superman 1978 film cast then and now 2019 duration. Superman directed by richard donner and starring christopher reeve, marlon brando, gene hackman, margot kidder, ned beatty and valerie perrine ranked at no.
Stamp day for superman short film featuring george reeves and noel neill promoting stamp day for the u. The first time we see superman in his red, blue and yellow uniform is nearly an hour into superman. How many actors have played superman in the movies answers. Perhaps the filmmakers agreed with spielbergs famous statement that jaws would work better the longer he kept the shark off the screen. Superman 1978 film cast then and now 2019 superman is a 1978 superhero film starring. Superman movie cast, info, trivia famous birthdays. Here is a quiz to test you and really find out if indeed you are a true superman fan. Jun 16, 2016 the list of actors who have voiced clark in animated movies is a long one, and it includes the twin peaks star.
Who played infant kalel in the 1978 superman movie answers. But with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, he battles for truth and justice as superman. The movie is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner, based on the dc comics character of the same name. Of these, mcclure was the only one to appear in supergirl 1984. Christopher reeve first appeared as clark kent and his alter ego in 1978 s superman. I love superhero movies and heard this was the movie kevin feige shows to cast and crew before every mcu film, just to show them the mindset theyre going for. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing superman the movie 1978 near you. If you are not a superfan of the original superman movie, this may not be for you.
Superman ii 1980 gene hackman, christopher reeve happy new year 2020 full hd. Cast marlon brando jorel gene hackman lex luthor christopher reeve clark kent superman margot kidder lois lane ned beatty otis jackie cooper perry white glenn ford jonathan kent trevor howard first elder jack ohalloran non valerie perrine eve teschmacher maria schell vondah terence stamp gen. It made a star out of the relatively unknown actor christopher reeve, set. The movie, 1978, with christopher reeve, marlon brando, margot kidder, at turner classic movies. Henry cavill is set to be the most recent incarnation of this popular super hero having landed the role of superman in the upcoming movie man of steel set to open in 20. The movie 1978, superman ii 1980, superman iii 1983, supergirl 1984, superman iv.
The movie 1978 cast and crew just before the destruction of the planet krypton, scientist jorel marlon brando sends his infant son kalel on a spaceship to earth. Financial analysis of superman 1978 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The movie was released in the us and changed hollywood forever. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Superman 1940s animated film series, a series of cartoons released in 1941 and 1942 superman, a fleischer studios animated short film. In case you havent been following this closely you should know that their censorship. Superman 1978 christopher reeve how much do you like the. Dawn of justice, we are reflecting on the later careers of the stars of superman 1978.
The adventures of superman radio series, a radio show which ran from 19401951. As superman, he battles the villainous lex luthor gene hackman, while, as novice reporter clark kent, he attempts to woo coworker lois lane margot kidder. It had been nearly 25 years since superman had been on the big screen in the form of a few lowbudget serials, and both technology and society had changed dramatically since the 1950s. The actors were good and i can only hope they flush out these characters better in the sequel. Dec 16, 2019 superman 1978 film cast then and now 2019 superman is a 1978 superhero film starring. Who played infant kalel in the 1978 superman 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. The story begins with superman s 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. List of actors that have played superman want to know it. George reeves played superman in the 1951 film superman and the mole men and the ensuing television series adventures of superman. Superman is in my opinion, an amazing superhero movie with a good cast especially with christopher reeve as the title character. Superman the movie 1978 cast and crew cast photos and info.
A great film indeed, with then state of the art special effects to make your views and experiences soar high. Gene hackman and marlon brando had already signed on before alot of the cast was cast. Academy awards, usa 1979 special achievement award. A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. Christopher reeve as superman, in my mind he will always be the true superman. Aquaman star yahya abdulmateen ii picks the baddest dc villain ever.
The superman curse refers to a series of supposedly related misfortunes that have plagued creative people involved in adaptations of superman in various media, particularly actors who have played the role of superman on film and television. Allstar superman 2011 movie superman clark kent kalel james denton show nonenglish actors. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. The return of superman also known as turkish superman is an adaptation of superman from turkey. There were no novelizations or ironically comic book adaptations released for either superman 1978 or superman ii 1980.
This version is not meant to improve upon the original movie, though there are some scenes that do enhance the film. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. The movie dvd special effects documentary the magic behind the cape. Then, in a sudden chance to get superman released before the year 1979, the cast and crew stopped filming superman ii to finish the first film. Superman stories have occasionally exhibited christian themes as well. Tickets in theaters coming soon coming soon movie news india movie. Like alyn and reeve, he was too closely associated with the role to find further work. The ominous link between superman, career washouts and.
This is a list of the actors who have played superman including clark kent prior to becoming superman in liveaction lead roles in both television and film. At least, he appears perfectly normal, until he transforms into superman flying around with his underpants over his tights, saving the day. 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. He has been married to pascale lambert east since october 23, 2015. Murray abraham matt ryan amy manson freishia duration. After a 19year hiatus from the big screen, superman came back in the form of routh, in 2006s superman returns. Below is a list of actors that have played superman. George reeves played superman in the 1951 film superman and the molemen,christopher reeve played superman in four films made in 1978, 1980, 1983, and 1987. Kidder was cast because her performance had a certain spark and vitality, and because of her strong interaction with christopher reeve.
This universe is also featured in crisis on infinite earths 2019 as. The movie 1978 just before the destruction of the planet krypton, scientist jorel marlon brando sends his infant son kalel on a spaceship to earth. Superman christopher reeve learns of a plot to destroy the west coast. Screenwriter tom mankiewicz consciously made superman an allegory for christ in the 1978 movie starring christopher reeve. Superman is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner, based on the dc comics. Superman the movie 1978 cast and crew cast photos and.
As one of the first bigbudget superhero movies, superman had major stars and cuttingedge special effects, earning critical acclaim and record breaking box office. Oct 12, 2018 see the actors behind the man of steel. Maclachlans movie was based on darwyn cookes awardwinning graphic novel, superman. It made a star out of the relatively unknown actor christopher reeve, set up a franchise that continued throughout the 1980s and. Our look at the all the superman actors who have worn the cape on the big and small screen, from the earliest days to henry cavill. That means the film doesnt open like most superhero movies or james bonds with a sensational pretitle sequence. This movie is for diehard superman fans that love collecting superman memorabilia. Christopher reeve superman, margot kidder lois lane, jackie cooper perry white and marc mcclure jimmy olsen are the only actors to appear in the first four superman films. 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 fictional character superman, an american comic book superhero in dc comics publications, has appeared in various films almost since his inception. Superman 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
This went on whilst superman and superman ii were being filmed back to back. Listen to all the actors who have voiced superman and vote for your favorite. Lee quigley, who played superman as a baby in the 1978 film, died in 1991 at age 14 of solvent abuse. Though he looked the part, routh was a super green actor, and the movie compensated. Jan 09, 2016 vox is a multimillion dollar corporation launching a censorship campaign to deplatform independent creators. He grows up to be a perfectly normal newspaper reporter named clark kent.
Jul 21, 2015 superman serial sonycolumbia pictures superman and the mole men, stamp day for superman, the adventures of superman, lois and clark. In fact, three of the stars of the 1978 superman movie, directed by richard donner, crossed paths with clark kent tom welling at some point or another. Dec 07, 2017 do you know everything about the first superman movie. Through 10 seasons, superman prequel series smallville treated fans to guest appearances and occasionally, major roles for several actors known for appearing in superman movies. Unanswered questions what evidence does coutu use to support her claim that improvisation requires resilience.
Actor daughter of don q starting his show business career as a chorus boy on broadway and an entertainer in vaudeville, kirk alyn played bit parts and minor supporting roles in several lowbudget films before getting his big break playing the title role in the serial superman 1948. The curse is frequently associated with george reeves, who starred in adventures of superman on television from 1952 to 1958, and died of a gunshot wound. The movie, is the 1978 theatrical adaptation of superman the movie was filmed and produced at the same time as its sequel, superman ii, although this arrangement was beset by production difficulties, and the sequel was not released until 1980. Due to supermans popularity and fame many actors have played the legendary superhero in television series and movies. This movie begins on krypton, where superman s father sends him off to earth as a young child. Superman the movie main title with swooshes duration. Aug 22, 2018 lee john quigley was cast as superman at the tender age of seven months, appearing alongside marlon brando in the 1978 movie as his infant son kalel, who would be rocketed to earth from the. Even though youve been raised as a human, you are not one of them. He is an actor, known for superman 1978, tom sawyer 1973 and huckleberry finn 1974. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. The last son of krypton, the batman superman movie. This was because mario puzo, who wrote the original script which became the basis of the first two superman films, had stipulated in his contract that the story could not be adapted in any other form.
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