The Industry is a podcast that takes a closer look at some of the lesser known (and perhaps intentionally) forgotten stories of movie history. Insane productions, scandalous lawsuits, victories from the jaws of defeat, and the occasional crime are the order of the day in this Industry. Each story is explored with experts who know or with the people who were there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 5: How Superman IV Became a Disaster: Christopher Reeve's Two-Picture Deal
Christopher Reeve came out of Superman retirement to make Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, a film widely considered a disaster.
He had said in 1983, after the release of Superman III, that he was done with the role that made him a star.
So why did he return for a relatively low-budget superman movie, in which he battled a villain named Nuclear Man?
To help green light another film, Street Smart, which helped launch the film career of Morgan Freeman.
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