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EPISODE · May 3, 2026 · 1H 24M

Ep 103: SUPERMAN (1978)

from The Takes It Took: A Movie Podcast · host The Takes It Took

Duh Duh Duh! Don your capes and tights, it’s time we talked about THE ultimate superhero: SUPERMAN (1978). What Stephan thought would be an easy episode, revealed a symphony of over-spending, over-paid actors, tax exiles, uncredited work, and a non-existent director-producer collaboration. That's not to mention the trailblazing visual effects: How DID they get a man to fly? Tune-in and find out!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected] to articles/sources for today’s episode:Producer Ilya Salkind: Read hereWilliam Goldman on turning down Superman: Read hereGene Hackman on Superman: Read hereMarlon Brando on Superman: Read hereRichard Donner on Superman: Read hereThe Making of Superman: Watch here

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