ATTENTION ALL SUPERMAN FANS!! Here is your chance to own a piece of history. 1978 Topps Superman Movie Foil Sticker #8 Flying, Fist Forward PSA 8?? Thank you for visiting and your interest in this awesome Superman card. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. ________________________________________________ Superman (1978) – Film Credit (Wiki). Superman (stylized as Superman: The Movie) is a 1978 superhero film. Based on the character. Between the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Panama and the United States, it was supervised by Alexander. Produced by their partner Pierre Spengler. And written by Mario Puzo. From a story by Puzo, and is the first installment in the Superman Film Series. Directed by Richard Donner. The film features an ensemble cast. It depicts the origin of Superman (Reeve), including his infancy as Kal-El of Krypton. Son of Jor-El (Brando) and his youthful years in the rural town of Smallville. Disguised as reporter Clark Kent. He adopts a mild-mannered disposition in Metropolis. And develops a romance with Lois Lane. (Kidder) whilst battling the villainous Lex Luthor. Ilya had the idea of a Superman film in 1973 and after a difficult process with DC Comics, the Salkinds and Spengler bought the rights to the character the following year. Several directors, most notably Guy Hamilton. And screenwriters Mario Puzo. , were associated with the project before Richard Donner was hired to direct. Was drafted in to rewrite the script and was given a creative consultant. It was decided to film both Superman and its sequel Superman II. (1980) simultaneously, with principal photography. Beginning in March 1977 and ending in October 1978. Tensions arose between Donner and the producers, and a decision was made to stop filming the sequel, of which 75 percent had already been completed, and finish the first film. The most expensive film. It received praise for Reeve’s performance and John Williams. Musical score, and was nominated for three Academy Awards. Including Best Film Editing. Best Music (Original Score). And received a Special Achievement Academy Award. Groundbreaking in its use of special effects. And science fiction/fantasy storytelling, the film’s legacy presaged the mainstream popularity of Hollywood’s superhero film. In 2017, Superman was selected for preservation by the Library of Congress. S National Film Registry. ________________________________________________ Superman by Christopher Reeve – Bio Credit (Wiki). Christopher D’Olier Reeve (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, director, and activist, best known for playing Superman. In the film Superman. (1978) and its first three sequels. Born in New York City. And raised in Princeton, New Jersey. Reeve discovered a passion for acting and the theater at the age of nine. He studied at Cornell University. And the Juilliard School. And made his Broadway debut in 1976. After his acclaimed performances in Superman and Superman II. Reeve declined many roles in action movies, choosing instead to work in small films and plays with more complex characters. He later appeared in critically successful films such as The Bostonians. (1987), and The Remains of the Day. (1993), and in the plays Fifth of July. On Broadway and The Aspern Papers. In London’s West End. On May 27, 1995, Reeve broke his neck when he was thrown from a horse during an equestrian competition in Culpeper, Virginia. The injury paralyzed him from the shoulders down, and he used a wheelchair and ventilator for the rest of his life. (1997) and acting in the television remake of Rear Window. He also made several appearances in the Superman-themed television series Smallville. And wrote two autobiographical books, Still Me and Nothing is Impossible. Over the course of his career, Reeve received a BAFTA Award. A Screen Actors Guild Award. And a Grammy Award. Beginning in the 1980s, Reeve was an activist for environmental and human-rights causes and for artistic freedom of expression. After his accident, he lobbied for spinal injury research, including human embryonic stem cell research. His advocacy work included leading the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. And co-founding the Reeve-Irvine Research Center. Reeve died on October 10, 2004. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Non-Sport Trading Cards\Trading Card Singles”. The seller is “graded.collectibles” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Movie: Superman
- Card Size: Standard
- Autographed: No
- Set: 1978 Topps Superman Movie
- Character: Superman
- Certification Number: 16529360
- Card Condition: NEAR MINT
- Material: Card Stock
- Grade: 8
- Year Manufactured: 1978
- Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
- Franchise: Marvel
- Vintage: Yes
- Graded: Yes
- Type: Non-Sport Trading Card
- Language: English
- Card Name: 1978 Topps Superman Movie Foil Sticker #8 Flying, Fist Forward PS
- Manufacturer: Taystee
- Features: Base Set, Chase, Sticker, Low Pop, Rare
- Professional Grader: Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)
- Genre: Superhero
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States