Directors Cuts of Iconic Films That Surpass The Originals

Superman II

There was quite a bit of controversy around the Superman films of this era. Director Richard Donner wasn't getting along with the producers of Superman II so they fired him and hired Richard Lester. Cast members refused to return to set in solidarity with Donner (including Gene Hackman and Marlon Brando) and did not do the reshoots that Lester wanted.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.