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  • Superman 1978: The Birth of the Superhero Movie (2025)
  • Unrated
    68 min | Documentary
Superman 1978: The Birth of the Superhero Movie (2025)
Unrated
68 min | Documentary
Director Richard Donner reworked Superman (1978) from campy to serious, enlisting Tom Mankiewicz for a grounded rewrite. Marlon Brando's wild ideas nearly derailed things, but his eventual buy-in boosted morale. Despite chaos, the film ...See moreDirector Richard Donner reworked Superman (1978) from campy to serious, enlisting Tom Mankiewicz for a grounded rewrite. Marlon Brando's wild ideas nearly derailed things, but his eventual buy-in boosted morale. Despite chaos, the film became a respectful, iconic take on the hero. Because of Superman's success, the cinematic landscape was changed forever. Superman 1978 - The Definitive History. Written by Shane Montgomery See less
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Jun 8, 2025 (United States)

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