Superman was never previewed because the producers didn't trust Warners with the film.
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It was 1978 when Superman came out, and I kept thinking, Why don't they do something about it? They've done all these crappy attempts at comic book film adaptations. What can we do different? Why don't we just re-release this thing?Richard Donner
It's only been a couple of times in my life that I've really locked horns with actors. It did not hurt the films, it just hurt the moment of the filmmaking.
Richard Donner
How was I going to make a man fly? How was I going to convince the public that an actor could fly?
Richard Donner
I had to physically convince the audience that he could fly but, just as important, I had to convince the audience that that man who was playing that role could fly. And I could not believe that Redford or Newman or any of those well-known actors in that role, in blue leotards and a red cape, flying.
Richard Donner
It was just the thrill of a lifetime. Brando and Hackman were two of my heroes.
Richard Donner
When I was doing half-hour shows, I loved it and was preparing myself for the hour shows. Then when I did the hour shows, I was preparing myself for the specials and features.
Richard Donner
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