The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' 44 years old

Ernie Anderson narrates this look at the making of Richard Donner's blockbuster 1978 film. Behind-the-scenes footage, as well as scenes from the film, reveal just how audiences were able to "believe a man can fly." This program features interviews with key cast and crew.

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The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' Cast

Name Character
Terence Stamp He was 41, now 86 years old as Himself
Joe Shuster He was 65, 78 years old when he died as Himself
Richard Donner He was 49, now 94 years old as Himself
Christopher Reeve He was 27, 52 years old when he died as Himself
Gene Hackman He was 49, now 94 years old as Himself
Margot Kidder She was 31, 69 years old when she died as Herself
Marlon Brando He was 55, 80 years old when he died as Himself
Ned Beatty He was 42, now 87 years old as Himself
Susannah York She was 40, 72 years old when she died as Herself
Glenn Ford He was 63, 90 years old when he died as Himself
Larry Hagman He was 48, 81 years old when he died as Himself
Trevor Howard He was 66, 74 years old when he died as Himself
Jackie Cooper He was 57, 88 years old when he died as Himself
Sarah Douglas She was 27, now 72 years old as Herself
Andy Warhol He was 51, 58 years old when he died as Himself
Maria Schell She was 53, 79 years old when she died as Herself
Harry Andrews He was 68, 77 years old when he died as Himself
Kirk Alyn He was 69, 88 years old when he died as Himself
Ilya Salkind He was 32, now 77 years old as Himself
Ruth Morley She was 54, 65 years old when she died as Herself
Alexander Salkind He was 58, 75 years old when he died as Himself
Ernie Anderson He was 56, 73 years old when he died as Narrator
Marc McClure He was 22, now 67 years old as Himself
Noel Neill She was 59, 95 years old when she died as Herself
Pierre Spengler He was 32, now 77 years old as Himself
John Barry He was 46, 77 years old when he died as Himself
Jack O'Halloran He was 36, now 81 years old as Himself
Valerie Perrine She was 36, now 81 years old as Herself

The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' Crew

Name Department
Ilya Salkind as Executive Producer. He was 32 (now 77) years old Production
Iain Johnstone as Director. He was 37 (now 81) years old Directing
Iain Johnstone as Writer. He was 37 (now 81) years old Writing
The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' poster
The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' (44 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, January 01, 1980
  • Runtime: 52 minutes