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. Evidently, all of the scenes directed by donner that did not make it into the theatrical release still existed. Lesters and donners movies certainly are different, but probably not profoundly so. 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. Richard donner and tom mankiewicz planned to eventually create a new ending, but donner was fired during production.
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. Because these two features were to be two parts of a single epic story, they were worked on simultaneously throughout most of the production under donner s direction. The movie and also shot 70% or so of superman ii at the exact same time. Original director richard donner was dropped from the film after a dispute with the producers, whereupon richard lester stepped in to finish the film adding a more comedic tone. This episode we dive into the tumultuous production of superman ii, which saw director richard donner fired and replaced by richard lester, which caused a series of massive changes that disrupted. The original superman is rightfully considered a classic among fans, thanks to christopher reeves iconic performance, the groundbreaking special effects and for bringing the titular hero to life. 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. The richard donner cut commentary with oliver harper and actor duncan casey. Superman ii 1980 gene hackman, christopher reeve happy new year 2020 full hd. Because these two features were to be two parts of a single epic story, they were worked on simultaneously throughout most of. Now, for the first time, his neverbeforeseen vision is here. Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with lois lane, unaware that three kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering earth. But no one really likes superman ii s goofy theatrical version, superman iii, or superman iv, so i feel like you can easily skip those ones. 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 films original 1980 release.
Richard donner cut, the dvd its the version youve never seen. Finally released as visionary director richard donner originally conceived and intended, superman ii. The movie 1978, ilya and alexander salkind had envisioned doing two movies at one time. Get the superman anthology bluray set here get superman the music 19781988. Superman 2 1980 the richard donner cut 720p brrip x264x0r. The fulfillment of that project is the richard donner cut of superman ii released in 2006 and viewed by myself last night. The richard donner cut 2006 box office mojosuperman ii. With gene hackman, christopher reeve, marlon brando, ned beatty. In richard donner s original vision of superman ii, the man of steel faces his greatest challenge yet. Donner shot footage for superman ii concurrently with the first blockbuster, but director richard lester ultimately completed the project. 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. The richard donner cut is a 2006 reedited directors cut of the 1980 film superman ii. The richard donner cut 1980 superman ii had a troubled production history. Synthetic kryptonite laced with tar splits superman in two.
The richard donner cut 1980 starring christopher reeve and jackie cooper on dvd and bluray. The result is an incomplete movie patched together from alternate takes and even. Namely, it plays on a major theme for kal elclark kentsuperman from the first film. Jul 21, 2006 the highlight of the november 28 dvd rollout. The movie was an expensive and ambitious production for its era, with.
The richard donner cut of superman ii is an infamous legend come to life. Movie superman ii the richard donner cut song main title from superman instrumental artist. But during production of superman 1978, it was decided to use the ending for the first film instead. The richard donner cut is quite literally a frankensteins monster. Nov 02, 2016 this is the opening of superman ii the richard donner cut. And its a must for every superman fan, an important addition to the legend of the man of steel. Even with some of the campier aspects of superman ii out no pink bearskin rug for instance donners version includes more otis and more miss teschmacher, arguably two of the sillier inclusions in the first superman and. Richard lester versus richard donner in mounting the production of superman. The richard donner cut 1980 original director richard donner was dropped from the film after a dispute with the producers, whereupon richard lester stepped in to finish the film adding a more comedic tone. Originally richard donner was hired to film both superman and superman ii simultaneously, after which the footage would be edited into two separate movies. That one includes superman s theatrical and extended versions, the garbage theatrical superman ii, the richard donner cut of superman ii, the awful superman iii and superman iv, as well as superman returns. The movie director richard donner is not happy the films extended cut is making its way to bluray. When director richard donner signed his contract to work on superman, the agreement was for the completion of two films.
Superman ii 1980christopher reeve 1080ph264ac 3 dts. The richard donner cut is a decidedly darker version of superman ii and much more adult in tone. Director richard donner began shooting his vision of superman ii while concurrently filming superman the movie his neverbeforeseen vision has a totally different beginning and resolution and includes so many changes, large and small, that this superman ii is an eyeopening alternate experience. 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. Before donner finished filming all of superman ii, marlon brando filed a lawsuit over a discrepancy in how much he was paid in regards to the original films box office grosses. Batman and superman villains through the years 3 batman and superman through the years 2 superman through the years 2 supervillains in and out of costume 2 from page to screen. The richard donner cut, a revised version of the controversial 1980 sequel as it originally was conceived and intended to be filmed. This new, more interesting and fun version of the second reeve superman film is now available on bluray as superman ii. Three villainous outcasts, non, ursa, and their leader, general zod, are freed from the phantom zone only to wreak havoc, devastation, and chaos unto earth.
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. Download superman ii 1980christopher reeve 1080ph264ac 3 dts 5. The richard donner cut was released on november 28, 2006, the same date as the dvd release of the summer film superman returns. That one includes supermans theatrical and extended versions, the garbage theatrical superman ii, the richard donner cut of superman ii, the awful superman iii and superman iv, as well as superman returns. Mar 24, 2016 by keeping the characters consistent, superman ii. One of the special features from superman ll donner cut. Director richard donner began shooting his vision of superman ii while concurrently filming superman the movie. The movie, albeit with a slightly different conclusion, superman ii begins with superman sending an atomic missile out into space to save countless lives. By taking the superman 2 richard donner cut that was deleted out of the theatrical cut i edited my final cut that compliments the film best in my opinion in a way superman didnt save humanity jor.
With christopher reeve, richard pryor, margot kidder, jackie cooper. But no one really likes superman iis goofy theatrical version, superman iii, or superman iv, so i feel like you can easily skip those ones. Apr 15, 2018 by taking the superman 2 richard donner cut that was deleted out of the theatrical cut i edited my final cut that compliments the film best in my opinion in a way superman didnt save humanity jor. Heres my first attempt at a teaser trailer for richard donner s superman ii. Superman ii the richard donner cut warner dvd 2006 color 2.
The richard donner cut christopher reeve margot kidder gene hackman 2006 the man of steel christopher reeve gets serious with lois lane margot kidder and fights three krypton outcasts in league with lex luthor gene hac. This is the opening of superman ii the richard donner cut. This superman ii is a great companion piece to richard lesters directorial version which is a very good film. May 31, 2009 superman ii 1980 gene hackman, christopher reeve happy new year 2020 full hd. Ultimate supermans repowering scene from superman ii richard. Ultimate supermans repowering scene from superman ii. Marshall, marc mcclure, jack ohalloran, valerie perrine cinematography robert paynter. 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. The original version of superman ii the lester cut has been fairly well liked by both critics and fans since its original release in 1980. All were very happy with the result and would have preferred to see their version in cinemas. The ending scene, in which superman reverses time, was the original intended ending for this movie. 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. The movie, editor michael thau became interested in completing donners version of superman ii.
Warner brothers have assembled most, if not all the scenes filmed by richard donner and released his version of the film. Richard donner had been approached about a possible directors cut of this film as early as 2001, however complex legal issues involving the cut footage, as well as reluctance on the part of donner prevented any official restoration from taking place. Director donner shot most of the sequel at the same time as his first. Superman ll the richard donner cut introduction by director. Supermans redemption from richard donner cut superman ii. The richard donner cut is what superman ii would have been, if richard donner had finished the movie, as it was originally scripted. The richard donner directors cut is a reedited rendering. 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. This alternate version of the film is based on footage shot by director richard donner before being replaced on the. After all this was done, richard donner, his creative advisor tom mankiewicz and producer michael thau sat down, to cut the final version of superman ii.
When restoring this version, donner was going to use the. The richard donner cut serves as a true sequel that deals with the consequences of the first film. Finally released as visionary director richard donner originally conceived and. Dc comics characters 1 most memorable movie and tv beards 1 supercool supervillains 1 remembering margot kidder. In richard donners original vision of superman ii, the man of steel faces his greatest challenge yet. The richard donner cut video 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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 films original 1980 release.
272 1243 1038 858 614 1416 1509 1370 1416 1527 1369 1349 7 907 1320 766 1171 1336 1239 129 753 694 752 677 523 935 869 1498 355 1513 605 1309 1333 1379 95 1373 1455 525 829 490 1090 270 183