1978's Superman Struggled To Find A Way To Make Christopher Reeve Fly

Director Richard Donner had to overhaul the original plans for Superman's flying scenes, which he said looked 'corny.'
Director Richard Donner had to overhaul the original plans for Superman's flying scenes, which he said looked 'corny.'

Effects of days past: making Superman fly

Superman': How Christopher Reeve convinced moviegoers he could fly

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40 Years Ago, a Man Did Fly SUPERMAN - VFX Voice MagazineVFX Voice Magazine

A good look at just how skinny (and sweaty) Christopher Reeve was for his Superman screen test in 1976. : r/superman

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Superman flying reeve hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

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Superman's Flying Scenes Were Brutal On Both Margot Kidder & Christopher Reeve