I love how Lex essentially extenuates Superman's confidence by making him think that THEY have thrown everything at him. Superman was flexxing here and got outsmarted. This is the scene that really underlines Luthor is no joke.

I love Hackman in this movie. His comic timing is incredible. People forget how much of a landmark movie this was. The tag line was, ‘You’ll believe a man can fly’ so they set themselves up with a really high bar. Fortunately they delivered and the movie is spectacular. What makes it really special though, is the character performances. They’re pitch perfect. Christopher Reeve has never and will never, be topped in the lead, but the entire cast is outstanding. It reads like a who’s who of great talent with powerhouses like Brando, Hackman, Ford, Howard, Beattie, York, Stamp adding their credentials and giving weight to, what could have been dismissed as a ‘comic book’ movie. It’s so much more than that. Throw in the perfect blend of comedic and dramatic moments and the immortal John Williams score and you’ve got a truly special event. It’s up there in my top five movies of all time and without doubt my favourite ‘superhero’ movie and yes, that includes all the recent Marvel and DC offerings. This film beats them all. Why? Because it has real heart and emotion at its core. Never bettered and probably never will be.

"it's open, come in" & "Otis take the gentleman's cape" always get me. 😂😂😂

"It's open, come in." That line always cracks me up.

That scene where he drills through the floor holds up surprisingly well This movie was state of the art

Warner Bros: Cutting the best scenes out of their movies since 1978.

They should’ve included this scene in the theatrical release. It establishes just how seemingly invulnerable Superman, which is important since we next see how Kryptonite weakens him.

Facts hands down no one will never touch Christopher Reeve as Supermen Legend for life

This movie is a masterpiece.

I love how casual he is while walking through bullets and fire. Thats some Terminator levels of badass!

I always like the look Superman gives Otis as in, "Try to take my cape."

It's a damn shame that this scene was cut out of the original theatrical version I saw in the movies waaaaaay back in 1978. Thank God for Blu-ray.

This is such a visually strong film. The colours at 0.06 across the composition when he lands on the side walk are brilliant. Geoffrey Unsworth the director of photography was responsible for this. A very underrated talent.

This sequence should have never been cut from the theatrical version, 3 things that strengthens this sequence. 1. Whilst Lex theorised Superman would be impervious to his traps, he still had a morbid curiosity to test them, to see if Superman really could survive them. 2. Leading Superman into a false sense of security... 3. Enforces the scene a little later on with showing how deadly and how much Kryptonite affects him.

Lex knew full well that machine guns, flame throwers and liquid nitrogen would be ineffective against Superman. These conventional weapons were just there so Superman wouldn't suspect that Lex had an ace-in-the-hole; Kryptonite hidden in a lead box!

3:39 I just love the look “Dont even think about it” Kal gives Otis.

When I was a kid, seeing this for the 1st time in the theaters, I was just so blown away when Superman becomes a human drill, boring his way through the sidewalk, into the underground chamber below. This was, after all, before the age of CGI, and this scene was executed brilliantly. I had previously recalled reading a Superman comic that had a panel like this in it. To see that panel, come to life on the screen, was astonishing, and still is. Leave it to say, I've been a huge fan of Superman, and Christopher Reeve, ever since. Thanks for posting. p.s. It still baffles me as to why they didn't include Luthor's "traps" in the original theatrical release. Such a fantastic scene, displaying Superman's invulnerability. Even Richard Donner, in the commentary, seemed perplexed as to why this was edited out of the original finished version???

The video should have been titled “Lex Luthor wastes Superman’s time”

I agree with all of you. I don't understand why would they cut this scene out, when is the best one. Not bad for 1978.

These practical effects look so much better than modern CGI.

I always loved lex's girl, she was always rooting for superman behind lex's back which is really cute. She's actually a kind person, she didnt deserve that doosh lord lex. She deserves a better man.

I’m 35 years old I have two big kids I tried watching this with them they said, wow this is corny daddy, man of steel is better, I never felt so old. But imagine as a little Mexican American kid and your dad comes home with a VHS tape this was pure magic to my eyes

It was at this point that Christopher Reeve actually became the comic book Superman that I used to idolize.

Glad they released the super version of Superman on blu-ray. I had watched the two-part movie when it first aired, way back in 1982. And looked for it every year since on VHS, then DVD. A classic that never gets old.

I love this movie . 40 year's later Hollywood still has not made a better Movie version of Superman 😀👍

One of the best movies ever made, a masterpiece, rest in peace Christopher Reeve, the best Superman.

Lex Luthor: Otis take the gentleman’s cape Superman: 3:38 don’t you dare touch me!

Gene's still alive and kicking at 90, what a guy!

Christopher Reeve, the one and only Superman

Most of these effects still look fantastic! It legitimately looks like he’s standing in fire

For years I thought I was crazy about this scene. I remembered it vividly from my childhood but never saw it again until now

Miss Tessmacher body was banging, man!

Christopher Reeve you are truly the best actor and the best Superman your legacy will continue may you rest in peace this movie is my childhood

that costume is unbeatable... no matter how sophisticate and cool they try.

I saw Superman movie in the summer of 1978 in Canada. That scene was in the movie. Best Superman ever. Game over for all the other Superman movies.

"it´s open, come in" 😅 3:18 L Luthor has his moments.

I agree completely with everyone who says that this great little sequence belonged in the film (it was one of the few times that we got to see Superman's invulnerability in action, as opposed to his great strength). But this film's greatest asset wasn't special effects of any kind; it was Christopher Reeve's charisma and acting ability. He really made you warm up to Superman as a CHARACTER, not just as a mountain of muscle with a handsome face. The only other actor who ever did that with this role was Dean Cain, and even he didn't do it on Reeve's level. And on top of all that, Reeve in real life was a highly intelligent man, with a big heart and a developed social conscience. What a tragic loss for the world.

Superman: "Is that how a warped brain like yours gets its kicks? By planning the deaths of innocent people?" Luthor: "No. By causing the deaths of innocent people."

‘You’ll believe a man can fly’ is the very best definition of this Superman. With camera works and simple visual/wires tricks, it is still the most "natural" way to set a man flying: no cgi/sonic booms air condensing or vapor trails give the smooth movements of this Superman taking off or landing, with grace and fluidity (ok... the actual flying is clearly a rotoscoped, disjointed 2d behind a Christopher Reeves acting, but the landings and taking offs are unmatched up to this day)

Thank You Richard Donner! RIP 🎥

1:15 Kal-El looks abit angry! Great acting back then, wonderful! 🙌🥰☀️🌍

Ms Tesmacher was painfully hot... one of my all time crushes.

What fun nonsense! Lol! Christopher Reeve was so good in that boy Scout part that somehow he was hillarious. Gene Hackman . . LOL!! Because of him I grew up wanting to own Australia too!

This still looks awesome!

See how good Superman's costume can look when it doesn't look like it was made from a dirty basketball?

The best superman ever.

"It's open, come in." Perfect ad-lib from Gene Hackman. 😄

One of the best scenes of Superman demonstrating his power. Should never have been removed from the theatrical cut

The one and only Superman.

This scene is brilliant, WHY WAS THIS CUT?? Stupid WB!

Absolutely OUTSTANDING...

Christopher Reeve was the best.RIP.

Lex: “Wow don’t you do yourself a flavour a freeze” Lex Luthor was dropping puns before Mr Freeze did.

Sometimes the Deleted scenes are way better then the original movie releases 😂😂😂

Not just this scene alone but the entire scene between lex luthor and Superman in the this movie was absolutely brilliant

No CGI and it still looks great!

You can really tell how the movie benefited from editing. The original and special editions both cut immediately to the missile launch after Lex says "No, by causing the death of innocent people", whereas here, there's a long pause with Lex winking at Otis before the cut.

I remember the network premiere of this with these scenes like it was yesterday. ABC aired it over two nights, then later, reran it in one night. It was awesome how my parents let me stay up past midnight on the second airing, too. Great family movie.

Superman: (stares) Otis: "I don't think he wants me to, Mr. Luthor." :D

For a 1978 movie the effects are amazing I don’t know how they did that fire scene without cgi, the effects in this movie honestly put some modern blockbusters to shame

He’s definitely coming, Mr. Luthor.

" pause... "I dont he wants me too" lol, love that- great scene, best superman- period

I can swear that, right before he freezes Superman, Luthor says "Do yourself a FLAVOR, Superman." Every time I watch this sequence, I keep expecting Our Hero to respond "Rocky Road or mint chocolate chip?"

Great special effects.

3:38 Super death stare 💀

I've been a Superman fan since my childhood in the 80's, but I only saw this footage TODAY!!!!

The greatest movie ever made...!!!

Its unbelievable that this was cut. It defies all logic and commen sense. Its the best scene of the film.

No CGI and it looks wonderful back then the movies were so siding as well

Man I love this scene, I wish that it was in the Theatrical version and that WB did not cut this

YES! Finally, I've been looking for this awesome scene but could never find it, thanks bro

One of my favorite scenes.

:10 - I always thought that "stand back, folks/spin underground" was the coolest thing.

Wonder if his lawyer ever got in contact with Supes about that door?

Superman 1978 is still a masterpiece.

All those machine gun blanks shooting and Christopher reeve Never even Blinked! That’s some Gangsta shit right there!

My attorney will be in touch with you about the damage to the door. I can't stop laughin. It gets me every time. I feel like that's how I would be towards Superman bustin down my door.

A snippet of Superman walking through the fire was used in Superman 2 when he was losing his powers.

Thank god for the Donner Cut!😀😀😃😃

“It’s open come in”.. Still makes me laugh.

Carajo... ese aterrizaje de Superman en la ciudad es espectacular el mejorrrr

They cut this out but left the time travel?! 🤔

Reeve el mejor y unico Superman no hay quien porte mejor ese traje .

The 3 Hour TV version that aired in the early 80s had a lot of other deleted scenes. There is an extended scene of Superman flying away right after saving Lois. It's about 20 seconds of footage and is between when Lois faints and Superman "rolls" into frame from the lower right edge of the screen. It's actually on KZfaq. Link below. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ap55e7aWnrm1aIE.html

It was good that none of the citizens of Metropolis who saw Superman spin his way down to Lex Luthor‘s underground didn‘t decide to go down that hole and follow Superman to see where he‘s going or they would‘ve gotten hurt by those traps.

Never seen this before. Reminds me of Batman hitting supes with all that junk in BvS. Everything is such a toy to a man of steel. They really should've left this in. It really adds to how unsettling it is for Luthor to be calm when he's face to face with a guy who just did all this.

Love that line..."no..by causing the deaths of innocent people"

Love it! Going thru there, he was like "really? C'mon maaan!" 🤣🤣

That poor lamp has been having a bad week.

Everyone gangsta until Superman turns into a fucking drill.

Considering the lack of technology with VFX and prob budget... they did a great job! And... yes I was in luv with Miss Teschmacher!!!!

The greatest criminal mind of our time! Let's hear it for LEX LUTHOR!!! 👏👏

0:50 gun asmr

This footage was later put back into the film by Director Richard Donner himself for his Director’s Cut. It’s interesting seeing the scene with the original audio mix.

Cuteness, dimples. lol This set the benchmark for all comic book super hero movies after. Reeves you will be missed! My Superman.

This scene makes it a great comic book movie. The way he turns around him self to dig the ground, Luthor's weapons... Very similar to the things in the comic book.

I think Henry Cavil studied this scene very carefully for facial expression and posture.

I love Eve Teschmacher

I love the look Superman gives Otis when he tries to take the gentlemen's cape.

'It's open,come in ' ;Gene Hackman was great as Luthor.