
Ernie Anderson narrates this look at the making of Richard Donner's blockbuster 1978 film. Behind-the-scenes footage, as well as scenes from the film, reveal just how audiences were able to "believe a man can fly." This program features interviews with key cast and crew.
Cast

Ernie Anderson
Narrator (voice)

Christopher Reeve
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Margot Kidder
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Marlon Brando
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Gene Hackman
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Ned Beatty
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Valerie Perrine
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Terence Stamp
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Sarah Douglas
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Jack O'Halloran
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Marc McClure
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Susannah York
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Richard Donner
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Ilya Salkind
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Alexander Salkind
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Pierre Spengler
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John Barry
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Trevor Howard
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Andy Warhol
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Rex Reed
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Joe Shuster
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Saul Harrison
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Glenn Ford
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Kirk Alyn
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Noel Neill
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Larry Hagman
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Jackie Cooper
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Harry Andrews
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Ruth Morley
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Maria Schell
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Crew
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