Clark Kent meets Jor-El | Superman

Superman (1978) 3 Hour TV Version
Clark Kent meets Jor-El

Film description: Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent, young Clark discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to Metropolis to fight evil. As Superman, he battles the villainous Lex Luthor, while, as novice reporter Clark Kent, he attempts to woo co-worker Lois Lane

Director: Richard Donner
Cast: Christopher Reeve (Superman / Clark Kent), Gene Hackman (Lex Luthor), Margot Kidder (Lois Lane), Marlon Brando (Jor-El), Jackie Cooper (Perry White), Marc McClure (Jimmy Olsen), Ned Beatty (Otis), Sarah Douglas (Ursa), Jeff East (Young Clark Kent), Glenn Ford (Pa Kent), Phyllis Thaxter (Ma Kent)

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[billy]

“They’re a great people, Kal-El. They wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. It is for this reason, above all, their capacity for good, that I have sent them you, my only son.”
One of the greatest quotes ever.

[seancleary]

Rest In Peace Richard Donner. Thank you for giving us one of the best superhero films ever.

[Strategistdating]

Oh if every Father would talk to their sons like this the world would be a wonderful place.

[gookey]

."Come with me now my son, as we break through the boundaries of your earthly confinement " A true tribute scene to all those young men who lost and still miss their dad's.

[ObiWanBillKenobi]

It never occurred to me until yesterday, that I think real-life adopted children would find incredible meaning in this movie, particularly in this scene. *Superman* *himself* was an *adopted* child.

[WarhawkBeyond]

Marlon Brando was perfect in the role of Jor El, he's not only one of the greatest actors of all time but every scene he was in, he made everything feel important to the way he spoke so calmly really carried so much weight. He truly had one of the largest presences in the Superman movie and really made the character feel like a peaceful and smart man.

[drnockaable]

After all the comic book movies made this is still the best. Its the essence of Superman. That music makes you feel.

[robertdougherty]

This film worked because they treated the source material as a legend, instead of just a comic book.

[keithambrose]

“𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮.

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘒𝘢𝘭-𝘌𝘭, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦.

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺.

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥,

𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘺𝘰𝘶,

𝘔𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘯.” - Jor-El

[deoxys]

Before Darth Vader, this was the most iconic “Im your father” line in movie history

[miguelmagana]

When I finished high school, I was asking so many questions to myself about what kind of life I wanted to live. This scene hits so close to that time of my life.

[ZoOnTheYT]

I was a nine year old comic book nerd when I saw this movie. I believed with all my heart that Christopher Reeve was Superman come to life. 44 years later he's still the template, and these words of Brando's Jor-El still echo in my mind. I've tried to be a good person, and other than the understandable influence of parents, this movie was a guide, a directive for me to try to do that. I'm so grateful for the impact this character has had on me.

[supermanfan]

“How does a good man live? What is virtue? When does a man’s obligation to those around him exceed his obligations to himself? Now these are not simple questions” no but they are important ones. And ones all men should ask themselves as we need more strong, good men in this world to protect us and keep us safe. That’s a Superman 🙏💕

[stephanielaurenbounds]

Rest In Peace Mom AND Dad. I miss you BOTH SO MUCH. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[kevinmcdonald]

This was 1978. One year removed from Star Wars. This scene is one of the greatest in cinematic history!!!

[BillClay]

What an iconic scene and speech by Brando. That's when everyone got goosebumps seeing him fly, hearing music, and cut scene to metropolis. Absolutely Epic. John Williams is just as much of the star of so many movies. Another legendary score. Maybe one of his best. Christopher Reeve the only superman period.

[jackspry]

RIP Marlon Brando (April 3, 1924 – July 1, 2004), aged 80
You will always be remembered as a legend.

[walmartpimp]

Rest In Peace Richard Donner, thank you for making a movie so deer and precious to me.

[FaisalSheikh]

I love this scene so much. From the amazing theme by John Williams [which I listen to almost every night], to the speech by Jor-el, to the look of confusion on the face of Kal-el from 1:28 onwards as he is finally gonna find out who he actually is, and have all his questions answered, all of it is amazing!

Glad I grew up watching this movie.

[bryansalvagejr]

I remember first seeing this movie and this was the first ever scene to give me Goosebumps! This whole film is amazing. I am a big Marvel fan but without this film the MCU would not be the same or work as Kevin Ferge said this film is how a superhero film should be