In order to make donners vision of superman ii feel less incomplete, finished scenes by lester that donner was unable to shoot were incorporated into the film as well as the screen tests by reeve and kidder for one pivotal. The richard donner cut is a 2006 superhero film that is a reedit of the 1980 film superman ii. It is based on the dc comics character of the same name and stars marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter, jackie cooper, trevor howard, marc mcclure, terence stamp, valerie perrine, and ned beatty. Unfortunately, what happened during the course of filming was that many differences began to manifest themselves between donner.
Superman ii the richard donner cut dvdrip download. It is a reedited directors cut of the 1980 theatrical version of superman ii, directed by richard lester, and serves as an alternate direct sequel to the 1978 film superman. Before donner finished filming all of superman ii, marlon brando filed a lawsuit over a discrepancy in how much he was paid in regards to the original films box office grosses. Superman ii 1980 footage used to restore the version of superman ii that the original superman director, donner, had in mind before he was fired from the. The richard donner directors cut is a reedited rendering of the film that. Director richard donner began shooting his vision of superman ii while concurrently filming superman the movie.
The richard donner cut of superman ii is an infamous legend come to life. Unfortunately, what happened during the course of filming was that many differences began to manifest themselves between donner and the producers, the salkinds. The threehour version of the blockbuster that aired on abc in 1982. The richard donner cut was released on dvd, hd dvd, and bluray on november 28, 2006. Richard donner was the original director of superman 2 but he was replaced by richard lester and it is this version that was released to cinemas and home entertainment until now.
Mar 24, 2016 richard lester, whose irreverent 60s comedies included a hard days night, was brought in on superman ii when producers alexander and ilya salkind wanted to boot director richard donner. This is from my hybrid cut of superman ii 1980 which is also known as the lester cut because of the switch of directors during the films production and superman ii. This episode we dive into the tumultuous production of superman ii, which saw director richard donner fired and replaced by richard lester, which. With gene hackman, christopher reeve, marlon brando, ned beatty. Unlike many special edition and directors cut movies released over the years, the richard donner cut is a largely different film serving as an alternative. Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with lois lane. This triple feature includes the best versions of the best superman films. The richard donner cut christopher reeve margot kidder gene hackman 2006 the man of steel christopher reeve gets serious with lois lane margot kidder and fights three krypton outcasts in league with lex luthor gene hac. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing superman ii. Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with lois lane, unaware that three kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering. The richard donner cut is a 2006 reedited directors cut of the 1980 film superman ii.
It features a significant amount of lost footage shot by the original director, richard donner, in. The cut was supervised by donner, creative consultant tom mankiewicz who penned the screenplay for superman and the. The richard donner cut serves as a true sequel that deals with the consequences of the first film. When filming first halted on superman ii, richard donner had already shot most of the scenes. The richard donner directors cut is a reedited rendering of the legendary superhero film that closely follows the original script and restores the lost footage originally shot by donner in 1977. Superman ii 1980 footage used to restore the version of superman ii that the original superman director, donner, had in mind before he was fired from the project due to creative differences with the producers. With different lois lane margot kidder schemes to unmask clark kent as superman. In order to make donner s vision of superman ii feel less incomplete, finished scenes by lester that donner was unable to shoot were incorporated into the film as well as the screen tests by reeve and kidder for one pivotal. Finally released as visionary director richard donner originally conceived and intended, superman ii. The movie director richard donner is not happy the films extended cut is making its way to bluray. The richard donner cut 1980 starring christopher reeve and jackie cooper on dvd and bluray. The richard donner cut 2006 full movie 123movies free watch online with english subtitles. Supermans redemption from richard donner cut superman ii. Superman 2 1980 the richard donner cut 720p brrip x264x0r.
The warner archive will soon release the extended cut of superman. Dec 29, 2009 this is from my hybrid cut of superman ii 1980 which is also known as the lester cut because of the switch of directors during the films production and superman ii. It features a significant amount of lost footage shot by the original director, richard donner, in 1977 before he was taken off the project and replaced by richard lester, who not only completed the remainder of the film for its theatrical release, but also rewrote and reshot a substantial. Originally richard donner was hired to film both superman and superman ii simultaneously, after which the footage would be edited into two separate movies. Mar 24, 2016 by keeping the characters consistent, superman ii. The richard donner cut is a reedited directors cut of the 1980 film superman ii.
Movie details as originally conceived and intended. The picture and audio quality is as great as can be. The movie starts with flight over the ice deserts of krypton. Kryptonian villain general zod terence stamp and his henchmen are accidentally freed from their outerspace imprisonment and threaten earth with destruction, just as superman christopher reeve decides to renounce his superpowers for his new love, lois lane margot kidder. Superman ii 1980 richard lester version in my opinion it is a good. It is not a stand alone, completed, film so much as it is an abstract representation of where he intended to go. Now, for the first time, his neverbeforeseen vision is here. Then were located in a huge hall where general zod, non and ursa have been put on trial. Namely, it plays on a major theme for kal elclark kentsuperman from the first film. Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with lois lane, unaware that three kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering earth. Nov 04, 20 finally released as visionary director richard donner originally conceived and intended, superman ii. The richard donner directors cut is a reedited rendering of the legendary superhero film that.
Superman ii full movie watch online, stream or download chili. The original superman is rightfully considered a classic among fans, thanks to christopher reeves iconic performance, the groundbreaking special effects and for bringing the titular hero to life. Richard donner s cut of superman ii is not the definitive answer to what if donner had been allowed to finish superman ii. The richard donner cut gallery this is the son of jorel. Apr 15, 2019 superman ii wtf happened to this movie. However, richard donner had already directed so much of the movie that there was not enough footage remaining to be shot for richard lester to simply finish it.
Due to several conflicts, after superman was released, the salkinds decided not to bring donner back to finish making superman ii. Nov 15, 2015 who holds a briefing after president trump said hes halting funding over coronavirus handling. If you just want the absolute best superman movies, namely superman. Warner brothers have assembled most, if not all the scenes filmed by richard donner and released his version of the film. But honestly, i was a bit let down by this version. The movie in some listings and reference sources is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner. The movie was an expensive and ambitious production for its era, with donner being. The movie and also shot 70% or so of superman ii at the exact same time. Download superman 2 1980 the richard donner cut 720p brrip x264x0r torrent for free, hd full movie streaming also available in limetorrents. The richard donner cut on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Richard donner cut, the dvd its the version youve never seen. Richard donners cut of superman ii is not the definitive answer to what if donner had been allowed to finish superman ii. Download the supermanthe movie and superman ii movie scripts by tom mankiewicz.
The bluray for the extended cut will be packaged along with superman. Director donner shot most of the sequel at the same time as his first. The richard donner directors cut is a reedited rendering of. Who holds a briefing after president trump said hes halting funding over coronavirus handling. Superman ii full movie superman ii full movie free superman ii full movie english superman ii full movie download superman ii full movie online superman ii full movie. The richard donner cut, and superman returns, this is the bluray combo pack you want to buy. Scene with kalel christopher reeve and jorel marlon brando. The richard donner directors cut is a reedited rendering of the legendary superhero film that closely follows the original script and restores the lost footage originally shot by.
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