Superman ii the richard donner cut documentary restoring the vision pt 1 man of steel. 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 before he was taken off the project. The warner archive will soon release the extended cut of superman. I think we should put it in one of these categories. I am really looking forward to watching this movie. Finally released as visionary director richard donner originally conceived and intended. When richard lester took over as director and finished the movie, he had to shoot 51% of the movie, in order to receive director credit for the film.
The comparison between the theatrical version and the richard donner cut is more than difficult, as both version are very different from each other. The movie, but with richard donner s cut, it comes as close as can be and we get to see the film as the original director of the first two superman. Disc 6 in the superman ultimate collectors edition 14disc box set, and. Director richard donner began shooting his vision of superman ii while concurrently filming superman the movie.
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. But weve never had superman iii, the theatrical cut of superman, superman iv. The richard donner cut is the only directors cut to have its own article. This includes superman, its three 1980s sequels, 2006s superman returns and donner cut, and a disc of bonus materials. In this scene composed of screen tests evidenced by the changing styles of both clarks hair and glasses we see lois lane craftily exposes clark kents sec. The movie in some listings and reference sources is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner. The movie, editor michael thau became interested in completing donners version of superman ii. Superman christopher reeve agrees to sacrifice his powers to. The richard donner cut is quite literally a frankensteins monster. The richard donner cut video 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The richard donner cut is what superman ii would have been, if richard donner had finished the movie, as it was originally scripted. Mar 24, 2016 by keeping the characters consistent, superman ii. Superman ii the richard donner cut 19802006 the list.
The richard donner cut is the christmas miracle of 2006. This includes superman, its three 1980s sequels, 2006 s superman returns and donner cut, and a disc of bonus materials. Superman 2 clip 2 audio latino christopher reeve duration. The quest for peace and the original release of superman ii. Ii, which saw director richard donner fired and replaced by richard lester, which caused a series of massive changes that disrupted donner s original. Watch your purchase on movies anywhere supported devices. The richard donner cut 2006 box office mojosuperman ii.
Originally richard donner was hired to film both superman and superman ii simultaneously, after which the footage would be edited into two separate movies. Superman 2 richard donner, christopher reeve, richard donner. Christopher reeve margot kidder gene hackman 2006 the man of steel christopher reeve gets serious with lois lane margot kidder and. This alternative version of the movie is predicated on footage taken by director richard. The 8disc release will include superman the movie, superman the movie. This triple feature includes the best versions of the best superman films. 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. 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. 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. Now, for the first time, his neverbeforeseen vision is here.
The richard donner cut was released on dvd, hd dvd, and bluray on november 28, 2006. With gene hackman, christopher reeve, marlon brando, ned beatty. The richard donner cut 2006 full movie free watch online with english subtitles. Donner continued to promote the view his contribution was superior to rest of the series. Nov 29, 2006 almost 30 years ago, richard donner was hired to film superman i and ii. The richard donner cut was released on november 28, 2006, the same date as the dvd release of the summer film superman returns. 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 film s production and superman ii. The richard donner cut cimmel jelent meg 2006ban a superman ii cimu. The richard donner cut, and superman returns, this is the bluray combo pack you want to buy.
The movie and its director richard donner had always been strained, so much so that they had used richard lester who ended up with the final director credit for superman ii as a go between for some time, which led to donner being dumped as the director of superman ii as soon as the. Az superman 2 richard donner valtozat cimu videot rocktarzan90 nevu felhasznalo toltotte fel az filmanimacio kategoriaba. The quest for peace and superman returns all for the first time with dtshd 5. It features a significant amount of lost footage shot by the original director, richard donner, in. The opening credits simply title the movie as just superman ii. 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. Rotten tomatoes summary states that superman ii meets, if not exceeds, the standard set by its predecessor. Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with lois lane, unaware that three kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering earth. The richard donner directors cut is a reedited rendering of the legendary superhero film that. A shot of editor michael thaus hands was used for clark picking up the green crystal in the fortress of solitude. The richard donner cut was released, in 2006, man of steel fans discovered an entirely different film than the one they had previously. The richard donner cut is a 2006 reedited directors cut of the 1980 film superman ii. The new version of the film received positive response from critics 4 and the stars of the original film.
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 cut is a reedited directors cut of the 1980 film superman ii. The picture and audio quality is as great as can be. Unfortunately, what happened during the course of filming was that many differences began to manifest themselves between donner and the producers, the salkinds.
The richard donner cut the 2006 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Account profile download center microsoft store support returns order. In 2006, most of donners original footage and vision for the second film was restored in a new directors cut. Not only the usual additional scenes were added, it is almost a completely new movie. Originalmente, os dois primeiros filmes da serie superman seriam filmados simultaneamente por richard donner. 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. Jul 06, 20 when filming was suspended on donners superman ii in october 1977, the director had completed almost all of the major characterbased sequences in the film. Never before shown on a cinema screen in the uk, the richard donner version of superman ii is a fascinating lost treasure. Apr 24, 2019 the richard donner cut makes superman ii a better movie, period.
The bluray for the extended cut will be packaged along with superman. The title the richard donner cut is not used in the film s main titles. This alternate version of the film is based on footage shot by director richard donner before being replaced on the project, and it includes material not seen in the film s original 1980 release. An alternate cut of this film, superman ii the richard donner cut, was eventually released on dvd in 2006.
Ive noticed that theres no category at the bottom to identify it as 1980 film or a 2006 film. May 14, 2018 this alternate version of the film is based on footage shot by director richard donner before being replaced on the project, and it includes material not seen in the film s original 1980 release. The richard donner cut and superman returns on hd disc. Yet, the one that probably deserves the most praise has been largely forgotten in most circles. Warner brothers have assembled most, if not all the scenes filmed by richard donner and released his version of the film.
While several scenes had to be reconstructed from incomplete materials in one case, a 1978 screen test between christopher reeve and margot kidder was used, this cut is as close to donners vision of superman ii that anyone will ever see. The richard donner cut trailer 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. With different lois lane margot kidder schemes to unmask clark kent as superman. Start streaming a complimentary selection of shows and movies while you wait for your. The richard donner cut serves as a true sequel that deals with the consequences of the first film. In 2006, after receiving many requests for his own version of superman ii, richard donner and producer michael thau produced their own cut of the film and released it on november 28, 2006. Im sure the films will be available individually at some point, but that date is currently unknown. The richard donner cut is a reedited version of the 1980 theatrical version of superman ii, directed by richard lester, and serves as an alternate sequel to the 1978 film superman. Superman ii the donner cut and theatrical cut images and footage owned by warner bros. This alternate version of the film is based on footage shot by director. The film is dedicated to the memory of christopher reeve. The new scenes are very good and just show what chris reeve could do what a wonderful actor he really was. If you just want the absolute best superman movies, namely superman.
The richard donner cut full movie movies anywhere moviesupermaniithericharddonnercut. Namely, it plays on a major theme for kal elclark kent superman from the first film. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films are. The richard donner cut of superman ii, which was cobbled together from footage that spent ages in warner bros vaults before being edited together in time for the release of superman returns in 2006. Finally released as visionary director richard donner originally conceived and intended, superman ii. It has been pieced together using previouly unseen twentysix yearold footage that has collecting dust in a vault ever since, plus the more familiar material previously used theatrically and then restored for the superman ii reissue on standarddef dvd a few years back. Donner worked on the original superman and its sequel at the same time and is thought to have completed between 7080% of superman ii when he was informed that his services. The relationship between the producers of superman. The movie, but with richard donners cut, it comes as close as can be and we get to see the film as the original director of the first two superman films intended it.
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. And its a must for every superman fan, an important addition to the legend of the man of steel. The richard donner cut makes superman ii a better movie, period. The richard donner cut kryptonian villain general zod terence stamp along with his henchmen are freed in their outerspace imprisonment and endanger earth with jealousy, just as superman christopher reeve decides to renounce his superpowers for his new love, lois lane margot kidder. Superman ii is one of my favourite films from the christopher reeve superman films and an unforgettable classic. But theres far more to the collection than just filling in blanks. The result is an incomplete movie patched together from alternate takes and even. No, superman ii will never quite reach the near perfection of superman. May 06, 2014 film students and superman fans own it to themselves to seek out this version, as its a fine example of what different directors, and visions can bring to a film. Namely, it plays on a major theme for kal elclark kentsuperman from the first film.