Luthor tells his plan to Superman | Superman (3 Hour TV Version)

Superman (1978) 3 Hour TV Version
Luthor tells his plan to Superman

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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[undeadnightorc]

2:03 There's something I love about that shot of Superman shaking his head and smirking while listening to Luthor's ludicrous plan. It's such a genuine and realistic response. It's the kind of small detail that really grounds the film and that the sequels leave out.

[friedmandesigns]

Rest in peace, Otis ... You were and remain a legend, Mr. Beatty.

[tonynoto]

This 5-minute sequence is better than anything WB produced in the past 10 years.

[superbowlguy]

Christopher Reeve was a legend. He even is the best Superman since 1978.

[AzguardMike]

Proof you can have a villain be charming and just talk to the hero without over the top acting and flashy CGI
and as Undead Nightorc pointed out, at 2:03 Supermans reaction to the whole thing is priceless. He is clearly thinking "Lex you diseased maniac!"

[trublu]

LOL Gene Hackman is the best Lex Luthor

[HoustonSoto]

I love how Lex is like a mad god shattering the glass where the missile will detonate. Lex is merely a man with a plan standing *in front* of, essentially, an actual god; yet Luthor is the one wielding all of the power. People say that he isn’t a proper Lex Luthor — but building an extravagant, world shattering, genocidal master plan simply to increase the profit margins of his company sounds a LOT like Lex Luthor to me. His style, his wit, his ill temper and sheer balls and audacity make him the best Lex for me.

This Lex faced certain death from a super powered tyrant in Zod but still mocked his accent and catchphrases. Even kicking up his feet on the presidential desk while smoking a stoge like a gangster.

Gene Hackman is still number one for me.

[Brolly]

Otisburg is referenced in the Batman Arkham games.

[waivedwench]

I can't help but be fond of Otis.

[cookedit]

People my laugh at this Lex Luthor. But to me it shows what a great actor Gene Hackman is and what great range he has. From this character and other comedic roles such as Harry Zimm and Royal Tenenbaum, to the more serious dramatic roles such as his most iconic as Popeye Doyle, and not forgetting agent Anderson and Little Bill. One of the all-time greats.

[finaltouchstudio_]

What’s funny is that Otisburg is an actual place in the DC universe. It’s in Gotham

[TheSameGoobyGuy]

I like how Superman just lets lex talk instead of fighting against him instantly

[robertthomas]

Incredible Performances by All of The Actors and Actresses in This Incredible Film

[GeloGalvez]

Because Superman I & II were filmed simultaneously, at 4:11 we see a picture to the left of the President from Superman II. :)

[felixshut]

This was the prototype for all modern Superman movies. Superman II was also brilliant. After that it went downhill.

[josephb.cartier]

4:27 now that's phenomenal acting😉

[travislogerwell]

I agree it doesn’t matter how many people dawn the cape and the suit or how hard they try Christopher Reeves is always going to be the number one Superman!

[spectman]

"I'll admit, there were a few problems. Adjusting the precise trajectory of the missile. Finding the optimum stress point for the fault line itself. Which, by the way, is Target Zero right...here." He may be goofy, but he's an absolute evil genius.

[kilroy]

3:48 Hold it wait wait wait.. is that John Ratzenberger?? Another mind blown. He was also in a small scene in Empire Strikes Back - "Okay. Everybody to your stations. Let's go!"

[janinabdiaz]

I don't even need to compare it to the theatrical cut, I can already tell the differences.