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The Making of 'Superman II'
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The Making of 'Superman II'

1983-07-17 · 52 min · ★ 7.6

Documentary

Documentary about the making of the sequel to Superman.

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Directors
Iain Johnstone
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ernie AndersonErnie AndersonNarrator (voice)
Christopher ReeveChristopher ReeveSelf
Margot KidderMargot KidderLois Lane (uncredited)
Gene HackmanGene HackmanSelf
Terence StampTerence StampSelf
Marc McClureMarc McClureSelf
Jack O'HalloranJack O'HalloranSelf
Sarah DouglasSarah DouglasSelf
Henry KissingerHenry KissingerSelf
Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold SchwarzeneggerSelf
Ilya SalkindSelf
Pierre SpenglerPierre SpenglerSelf
Alexander SalkindAlexander SalkindSelf
Richard LesterRichard LesterSelf
John Victor-SmithSelf
Ivor BeddoesSelf
Jackie CooperJackie CooperSelf
Colin ChilversColin ChilversSelf
Caroline KennedyCaroline KennedySelf
Peter WatsonSelf

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