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The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ (1982): Cast

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The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ is a 1982 documentary directed by Iain Johnstone, starring Ernie Anderson as Narrator (voice), Richard Donner and Andy Warhol. It runs 52 minutes.

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The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
52 min
Director
Iain Johnstone
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ About?

The premise of The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ without spoilers.

Ernie Anderson narrates this documentary exploring the creation of Richard Donner’s 1978 blockbuster. Featuring behind‑the‑scenes footage and excerpts from the film, it shows how the production convinced audiences they could truly see a man fly. The program also includes interviews with principal cast members and key crew.

The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ Cast & Characters

Ernie Anderson leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Richard Donner and Andy Warhol. Directed by Iain Johnstone; 30 actors are credited in all.

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More from Iain Johnstone

More films directed by Iain Johnstone: John Cleese’s First Farewell Performance, The Making of ‘Superman III’, The Making of ‘Superman II’ and On Location: Dustin Hoffman.

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The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ Also Known As

Also known as “Superman-Der Film - Making of”.

Also known as
  • Superman-Der Film - Making of

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The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’?

The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ runs 52 minutes.

When was The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ released?

The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ was released on January 24, 1982.

Who directed The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’?

The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ was directed by Iain Johnstone.

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Who is in the cast of The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’?

The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ stars Ernie Anderson as Narrator (voice), Richard Donner and Andy Warhol, among 30 credited actors.

Does The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ have a post-credit scene?

No. The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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