Reeve flies through the air as Superman while a camera crew films the action, on 57th Street in New York, July 19, 1977. Reeve had acted on Broadway and on a soap opera when he was selected for the role from among about 200 aspirants. His athletic, 6-foot-4-inch frame and love of adventure made him a natural choice, and he insisted on performing his own stunts.
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