I remember the tag line: “You’ll believe a man can fly.” Christopher Reeve did it. He was the only man to make it so believable. ❤️

The theme music gives me goosebumps everytime....

Christopher Reeve, your performance made the impossible look possible. You made us believe a man can fly. YOU ARE THE MAN OF STEEL. U are loved & missed. RIP Chris & Dana

This movie came out 17 years before I was born. I've watched it for the first time this year and I must say I loved it a million times more than Man of Steel. Christopher Reeve's performance made it feel as if Superman jumped out of the comics to our world. Not only Reeve, but all the characters/actors were interesting and fun-loving. The music by John Williams really captured the essence of the movie as well. Although, I must say some lines I found cheesy and the flying was kind of corny to me (then again I grew up with movies where the flying was enhance by CGI, but I love Reeve's flying technique and I bet people's minds were truly blown by this new technology.), I really felt the soul and magic as these people described in the video. And THAT I do not see too often in today's films.

Chris Reeve was so charismatic.....he defined Superman for me.

42 years later and it's still the best movie-adaptation of the Man of Steel. Great work by all the members that worked on this gem. This movie will always be a cinematic classic.

Still is my favorite superhero movie of all time!!!

The music at the end just brigs back memories. The feeling that anything is possible...

"It just takes two or three running steps to soar into the air!" Profound words from the real life Superman a.k.a. Christopher Reeve.

Mere words cannot describe HOW well spent your half an hour will have been, should you decide to watch this *incredible* documentary about a *legendary* film.

It always will be Christopher Reeve, he was Superman!

Thats when movies were really movies (and not video games-like)

I was 4 yr old when the first Superman movie came out to the big screen in 1977 or 78. now I am 41 going 42 and still admire Mr. Reeves until now. He will be forever be in my mind till I die. R.I.P to you my Superman.

21:08 It indeed speaks the word, "Superman." Who is still watching this in 2018?

Thank You Christopher, Richard, Margot , John Williams and Jeffrey Unsworth with the whole crew for making our dreams come true on screen like no other superhero movie has all the action and emotion and inspirational energy ..pure legendary cinema magic

Such talented people in front and behind the camera.

People around me say "OMG, are you watching that again? how many times have you watched it?. They have no idea what this film means to me. When I'm low, it lifts me. When I need strength, it empowers me. The music...well, do I even have to tell you? Nobody before, since, or in future will bring this character alive in the same way Chris Reeve did. For me, the most moving part is the look on Chris's face when Lois Dies. The man of steel crumbles, then lets out the most epic scream in cinema history, and flies skyward with every ounce of strength he has, only to be confronted by the ethics of his father's voice. Even though the whole turning back time thing was a bit of a stretch, we were kids caught up in the moment when he flew at light speed to save lois. I feel very proud of the fact that such a large part was made here in the UK. Chris and the gang, sure did convey the best of humanity, considering that Superman is an alien. This will always be my favourite film ever. It's effects on me have been....SUPER!

Christopher Reeve will be always the one, only and true Superman in my heart. When he died I felt like losing my father. I miss you so much Christopher Reeve!

This movie was part of my childwood and literally changed my life forever. Alongside of other important things that made me a fantasy writer that i am today. Hail Mister Donner, Mister Reeve, Mister Hackman, Mister Brando, Mistress Kidder, Warner Brothers, DC Comics, and everyone for this timeless and everlasting miracle.

I wouldn't change being a kid in the 1970s for being younger today. Hell no. Superman is one of the greats!

There can only be one super man Christopher Reeve.. Love these originals

Christopher reeve was a superman like no other he was the best one ever

Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder will NEVER be surpassed as Superman/Clark Kent &Lois Lane. They made the film, and the chemistry and love story between them bound our hearts to the characters 💝

It is so......well..... INCONCEIVABLE that things from music to special effects to main character to supporting cast were so spot on that one can't feel like the cosmos had moved to set this film in motion. You will believe a man can fly. I still can't believe they pulled it off so seamlessly. More than just movie magic.

Classic!!! the Best Superman!

Reeve. Best Superman ever.

Is this truly the Greatest Superhero Film of all time,in a world of Blockbusters,CGI,Stop Motion,Billion Dollar Budgets,and tired Sequels? ......Hell Yes Ladies and Gentlemen...HELLL to the YEAHHHHHH!!!! Richard Donner added another classic to his Resume as well when he directed ''LETHAL WEAPON'',and rewrote the Cop Buddy flick for future Generations.Genius1!!!

Deeply inspiring. Thank you, Warner Bros., Richard Donner and the entire cast.

Special effect of Superman (Christopher Reeve version) still amazes me to this day because CGI didn't exist in 1978.

As I write this, we are approaching the 40th anniversary of the original release of Superman. This is a film my dad (long since dead) took me to see and I loved it. I didn't get everything that was going on, since I was young, but it was one of those films as a kid you see and stays with you as a classic.

This was the movie that made me fall in love for the very first time. It was with Christopher Reeve! I was six years old:-) LOL! I still love that gorgeous smile and these beautiful blue eyes:-) Sighhhh!

"Batman's got a cool car, but *I COULD FLY* ..." Christopher Reeve, wheelchair-confined and shortly before dying Man, this overwhelms me

I've never bothered with all the other "Superman" movies that have come along in these last few years. Donner's film and Chris Reeve's performance (sleep peacefully, sweet prince) were just too good. Nothing else need be said.

Hats off to the entire team for making such mega movie at time when there was no cgi and vfx... Still they brought the most lovable character alive so beautifully on screen... Hollywood has always been doing this since ages... There vision and there presentation has always been way ahead of time.... I am from India and I salute hollywood for always showing the unthinkable on screen

Watching this just made me watch my superman movie collection. There is something about the vibe of the movie that feels really good watching it. I feel like Christopher Reeve is still the perfect superman actor to ever grace the silver screen.

Christopher Reeve?..BEST SUPERMAN EVER!!!! simple as that, end of story, totally right for the role, and here's why! He gave the best performance, had the best costume and most accurate to the comic, he even looked like the one in the comic. He had the best music composed by John Williams, he even had the best decade as in the 1970's they had no CGI and it was still made believable!. The other actors before and after Christopher Reeve are a pale imitation and don't even come close!

Geoffrey Unsworth & John Barry…geniuses.

"Superman: The Movie" is the greatest Christmas gift of all time.

I was a 12 year old kid when Superman the movie came out in 1978. That was a great event. No superhero movie will ever be like that again.

Christopher Reeve has pass away. that's why they call Superman is dead. I love Superman!

as David Barnes eludes to, this movie IS the definitive superhero movie to this day. Although there are some (very) close competitors (e.g. The Dark Knight), given the timeframe of this movie (1978), it was leap years ahead of its time, and was incredibly deep with all its film facets -- cinematography, story-telling, character development, sound productions, etc.

I’m 45…it’s probably my most favourite film of all time. The humanity, the innocence, the genuine feel of the whole film is amazing.

I was 17 and a college freshman when I saw the movie. We were all excited and amaze how we thought back then that Chris Reeve looked exactly like the DC Superman. After the movie, on my way home and inside the bus, I was imagining what if man can really fly and have super powers. That's the impact that this movie did to my mind in those days when CGI was unheard of.

One time someone said that Adam West was the best Batman. Well, I can say without a doubt that Christopher Reeve is the best Superman ever

I love what Chris Reeve said at the end, that flight captures people's imaginations, to take two or three running steps and soar in the air, that is everyone's dream. Rest in peace Chris Reeve. You made me believe a man can fly.

I saw the movie at least 8 times. I love it still to this day.

Since I watched this amazing film on television when I was little, Superman The Movie will always be part of my childhood, it has great acting, great dialogue, great characters, great score and great cast.

I don't mean to diminish the acting roles of the new, most recent 'Superman' movies. However, those movies filmed by Christopher Reeve and those original producers, Superman 1 and 2 perhaps were amazing. I remember going to see this at the movies in like 1980 and I was hooked. God Bless, RIP CR.

christhoper reeve is the one and only superman

I just remember absolutely loving these movies... I remember leaving after watching saying I can't wait until the next one.... Superman and Superman 2 were my favorites!!!

his last days after the accident was horrible . rip the one and only real superman best actor

Crazy the most successful movie of all time in the 70's and they fire the guy in charge.

Superman is my favourite Superhero Character of all time... He's the one who started the trend of Superhero both in Films and Comics 👍

Loved the Richard Donner cut of Superman 2.

My all time favorite superhero movie! It's amazing to see how everything and all the work taken to make it! I salute you everyone who worked on this movie!

I remember watching the original superman in the 80s. My aunt was getting jealous of Lois Lane flying with superman, and that song "can you feel my heart..." will never forget this song. Christopher Reeve was great. Yup only Christopher Reeve the man of steel. He was very handsome.

Christopher Reeve is Superman, enuf said.

I saw it when it came out, and trust me, as a 10 year old kid, it was more than a fantastic experience that you can never forget. Forget all the CGI's effects, they will never replace the magic of the blue screen of that time, seriously, sounds weird to say but it looked more real.

a true success. not hype , like this recent one.

Best of Superman ever

Loved the superman movies as a kid and still do now. Christopher Reeve rest in peace.

when you say superman its always been christopher reeve no one can ever replace him......

Please bring back Christopher Reeves with CG in Superman movies!!! It can be convincibly done today!

Today is 06-01-18, Superman's Birthday. I just watched this video and was fascinated with the "behind the scenes" perspective. I will be watching this movie later on today - a true classic.

I remember the first time I saw Superman. I was about 8 years old and I saw it on ABC. I never seen the movie in the movie theaters and I was totally amazed as a child to see Superman.

I'm sorry but CGI seems like a high school program project as in movies today compared to the artist work and determination of movies like this from yesteryear. This is pure beauty and art.

That was awesome :) I never got to see this, thanks for posting ! I loved Superman with Christopher Reeve he was "Magic"

"production designer JOHN BARRY!!!" 3:44

Just went to see the new "Man of Steel" movie. It was great. The only thing missing was the awesome and iconic introduction sequence/theme of John Williams. Besides that, the new movie was excellent. RIP Christopher Reeve, you will always be our #1 Superman.

When I first saw it in the theater, I instantly knew by the opening credits that it was going to be a great movie.

Seeing Reeves, Breaks my heart.

There will never be another hero for me then Christopher Reeve in Superman! There has so many others that tried ,but that is the key word tried, and they will never be able to succeed. There is no other then Christopher Reeve! I have all the movies of superman from the beginning to the fourth one, and for me it will always be for me Christopher Reeve Superman, there's no other. Not only is Christopher Reeve Superman on film he's also a Superman off film and he will never be forgotten!

I saw it on the big screen when I was a very young kid and was in awe watching it. It still stands up to this day and Chris reeve will and always will be the best superman.

When I first saw Superman in a theater with my parents,I was so so overwhelmed by the shear majesty of this movie.I thought I was the only one with my eyes transfixed and my jaw agape to this wonderful experience....I was wrong,both of my parents were captivated as much as I or maybe even more.Superman the movie should not be missed by anyone,you will see the beauty and feel every emotion imaginable,and most importantly...."You Will Believe A Man Can Fly".It's too bad that the folks that are creating movies today don't understand that more is not always better and that simplicity and the true love for the movie is what matters and comes across to the fans.

The only one Superman and the original too

It is 7 years late for this... But thank you, Warner Bros., for uploading this wonderful piece.

Nice man, SUPERMAN, R.I.P.

It would be so brilliant to have the original uncut full-length film brought back to life. I really loved the play of the massive pipe organ just before young Clark steps into his Crystal Home.

Rest in peace, Mr Donner. One of the greatest directors of all time.

In my opinion, Christopher Reeve was a very versatile actor. My two favourites are "Superman" and "Somewhere In Time". He also starred in a remake of Hitchcock's "Rear Window".

The music during Geoffrey Unsworth memorial (same during when Jonathan Kent dies) has made me cry each time I hear it. I still to this day can not watch that whole part of the movie until he arrives to the fortress of solitude.

Im a late 90s baby but I grew up watching this movie because my mom loved this movie. She saw this film when she was 10.

There will never be another superman movie half as good as this.

I know! i thought "Man of Steel" was great but i really missed the legendary intro and not to mention the incredible score by John Williams.

Smart, sensitive, creative people who weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty made this film. I recall watching in a theater in Ohio, I was 8 years old. The scene that brought that “chill” up my back, as well as literal tears(I remember turning so no one would see me) was when he finally emerged from the fortress as Superman. The music and the look and finally flying towards us and to the right of the screen. I couldn’t contain myself. It was the greatest feeling I have ever had in a movie theater and made me realize what is possible in cinema.

Gene Hackman: a very underrated actor.

i love this movie and I just watched the quest for peace.

Bank away!!! :) Amazing!!!!

My all time favorite movie since I was 4. I am almost 40 now and still think Superman is a magical movie.

39 + people disliking this movie or whatever else, seriously, you gotta be out of taste or born in the 2000's and in love with " the phantom menace" LOL !!!!

Truly incredible. To this day, having watched this as a kid...I consider this movie one of the best that I have seen and one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you WB, Richard D, Margot Kidder, Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Valerie Perrine, Terrence Stamp, Jeff East, Sarah Douglas, Susannah York, Marc McClure, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford, Jack O'Halloran, Phyllis Thaxter, John Ratzenberger, Aaron Smolinski, Maria Schell, Kirk Alyn, Steve Kahan and everyone else that was/is part of this magic that was/is Superman. We miss you Chris and Margot.

There will never be a Superman like Christopher Reeve. NEVER.

i loved this.. thanx so much for uploading :D

I miss Christopher Reeve, and I am still in love with Margot Kidder. Superman is a beautiful movie about the human condition. It has a fantastic cast, a great portrayal of villains, and exceptional photography.

I love the Superman as a kid

So glad they mentioned Unsworth. The way this movie was shot and lit is incredibly beautiful.

My favorite movie at all time.. I love superman! :-)

The greatest and my favorite Superhero of all-time the Man of Steel Superman...!!!

I sincerely would like to thank each and all of you for the Greatest gift of my childhood and how deeply Superman shaped me personality ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I don't care that the new Super man has whiz bang CGI. When Christopher Reeve finally went through his transformation scene to save the helicopter and Lois, John Williams music starts thumping and you feel that energy ramping up Donner absolutely nailed that excitement in the movie. When i get that shiver of excitement down my spine that's when i know its all working. I NEVER got that with any of the other Superman movies of late.