1978's Superman Struggled To Find A Way To Make Christopher Reeve Fly

Director Richard Donner had to overhaul the original plans for Superman's flying scenes, which he said looked 'corny.'
Director Richard Donner had to overhaul the original plans for Superman's flying scenes, which he said looked 'corny.'

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