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Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ (2001): Cast

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Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ is a 2001 documentary directed by Michael Thau, starring Marc McClure, Gene Hackman and John Williams. It runs 30 minutes.

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Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
30 min
Director
Michael Thau
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ About?

The premise of Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ without spoilers.

Marc McClure presents a documentary on the making of ‘Superman’ (1978).

Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ Cast

Marc McClure leads the cast, with Gene Hackman and John Williams. Directed by Michael Thau; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’

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More from Michael Thau

More films directed by Michael Thau: The Magic Behind the Cape and Making ‘Superman’: Filming the Legend.

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Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’?

Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ runs 30 minutes.

When was Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ released?

Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ was released on May 1, 2001.

Who directed Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’?

Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ was directed by Michael Thau.

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Who is in the cast of Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’?

Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ stars Marc McClure, Gene Hackman and John Williams, among 17 credited actors.

Does Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ have a post-credit scene?

No. Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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