The richard donner cut appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 2. The richard donner cut 2006 coherent improvements provide fantastic entertainment, 810. Not only the usual additional scenes were added, it is almost a completely new movie. Nov 29, 2006 almost 30 years ago, richard donner was hired to film superman i and ii. Was not aware there even was an alternate cut of superman ii much less aware of the original director of superman i i. It is director richard donners vision of what superman ii could have been with his rough cut footage containing deleted scenes with marlon brando as jorel that were cut from the original version. Originally richard donner was hired to film both superman and superman ii simultaneously, after which the footage would be edited into two separate movies. 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 richard donner cut blu ray disc, 2006 at the best online prices at ebay.
Unfortunately, what happened during the course of filming was that many differences began to manifest themselves between donner and the producers, the salkinds. Joe shuster characters, jerry siegel characters 4 more credits. Richard donner cut, the dvd its the version youve never seen. Since the original superman and superman ii were favorites growing up, was really interested in seeing how it went, and it turned out almost all great. Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with lois lane, unaware that three kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering earth. Now, for the first time, his neverbeforeseen vision is here. The richard donner cut was released on dvd, hd dvd, and bluray on november 28, 2006. 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 new version of the film received positive response from critics 4 and the stars of the original film. The 1980 classic is reedited to its original director. When filming was suspended on donners superman ii in october 1977, the director had completed almost all of the major characterbased sequences in.
Jul 06, 20 when filming was suspended on donner s superman ii in october 1977, the director had completed almost all of the major characterbased sequences in the film. The richard donner cut was released, in 2006, man of steel fans discovered an entirely different film than the one they had previously. The title was released in europe and australia on december 4, 1980 and. Superman 2 lois reveals the identity of superman youtube. 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. The quest for peace 1987 superman returns 2006 for my thoughts on those, you can visit their respective amazon pages. It was thought to be an impossible task, since not only had donner not completed shooting on the film when he was removed, there were several key scenes, most notably a very difference scene in the honeymoon suite in which clark kent reveals his. The richard donner cut bluray disc, 2006 at the best online prices at ebay. In order to make donners vision of superman ii feel less incomplete, finished scenes by lester that donner was unable to shoot were incorporated into the film as well as the screen tests by reeve and kidder for one pivotal. Superman 2 bluray richard donnerdir 2006 0883929250370. 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. Warner brothers have assembled most, if not all the scenes filmed by richard donner and released his version of the film.
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. The richard donner cut is a 2006 reedited directors cut of the 1980 film superman ii. In 2006, most of donner s original footage and vision for the second film was restored in a new directors cut. Dvd of the first superman, and an episode of tales from the crypt. Although i found a mix of concerns here, given the nature of this project, the visuals were stronger than anticipated. The richard donner cut is a 2006 superhero film that is a reedit of. Check out what margot kidder, diane sherry, marc mcclure and more had to say about. After he comes of age, young clark kent, as his earth parents have named him, learns the truth of his alien birth on a voyage of discovery to the arctic.
Because of fan encouragement and the june 2006 theatrical release of superman returns, richard donner s version of superman ii titled superman ii. The comparison between the theatrical version and the richard donner cut is more than difficult, as both version are very different from each other. When filming first halted on superman ii, richard donner had already shot most of the scenes. 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. Richard donner being cut from the process after doing a lot of the filming. It is director richard donner s vision of what superman ii could have been with his rough cut footage containing deleted scenes with marlon brando as jorel that were cut from the original version. 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. With different lois lane margot kidder schemes to unmask clark kent as superman. The richard donner cut is the only directors cut to have its own article. The richard donner cut of superman i i is extraordinary and out of this world. Check out what margot kidder, diane sherry, marc mcclure and more had to. The richard donner directors cut is a reedited rendering of the film that closely follows. I think we should put it in one of these categories.
The hoops spinning around general zod terrence stamp, ursa sarah douglas and. The richard donner cut, was released on dvd in november 2006, at the same time as the dvd release of superman returns. 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. Superman 2 bluray richard donnerdir 2006 0883929250370 for. The richard donner cut video 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Starring christopher reeve, margot kidder and gene hackman. Superman ii dvd, 2006, 3disc set for sale online ebay. In 2006, most of donners original footage and vision for the second film was restored in a new directors cut. Remembering and celebrating superman ii the richard donner. Since the original superman and superman ii were favorites growing up, was. The richard donner cut trailer 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. This episode we dive into the tumultuous production of superman ii, which saw director richard donner fired and replaced by richard lester, which. Unfortunately, what happened during the course of filming was that many differences began to manifest themselves between donner.
The richard donner cut is a 2006 reedited directors cut of the 1980 film. I only recently found out about the existence of the richard donner cut of superman ii. In order to make donner s vision of superman ii feel less incomplete, finished scenes by lester that donner was unable to shoot were incorporated into the film as well as the screen tests by reeve and kidder for one pivotal. The richard donner cut 2006 superman iii 1983 superman iv. In 2006, however, we received on dvd and later bluray, superman ii. 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. Because of fan encouragement and the june 2006 theatrical release of superman returns, richard donners version of superman ii titled superman ii. Director richard donner began shooting his vision of superman ii while concurrently filming superman the movie. Reviewed in the united states on september 4, 2019. Fortunately, i was able to obtain and watch the complete movie using parts of two disks bought on ebay, a dvd for the first three quarters of the film, and a bluray for the last part of the film. The superman myth is well told, from his birth on the doomed planet krypton to his childhood in a small kansas town and beyond, in richard donners blockbuster.
Almost 30 years ago, richard donner was hired to film superman i and ii. With gene hackman, christopher reeve, marlon brando, ned beatty. For decades, the donner cut of superman ii was the stuff of legend among superman fans. Ozarks season 3 ending and what it means for season 4. The superman myth is well told, from his birth on the doomed planet krypton to his childhood in a small kansas town and beyond, in richard donner s blockbuster. The richard donner cut was dedicated in memory of reeve. In 2006, after receiving many requests for his own version of superman ii, richard donner and producer michael thau produced their own cut of the film and released it on november 28, 2006. Superman ii the donner cut and theatrical cut images and footage owned by warner bros. Finally released as visionary director richard donner originally conceived and intended, superman ii. 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. Richard donner returns to his lost superman footage for an alternate cut that amps up the acting as well as the action. In 2006, a reedited directors cut of superman ii was released as the richard donner cut.
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