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Lex Luthor is a supervillain portrayed by American-actor Gene Hackman in the Warner Bros. Superman film series produced by Ilya and Alexander Salkind, and is an adaption of the original DC Comics character, Lex Luthor.
Gene Hackman portrays the evil genius Lex Luthor, who tries to destroy Superman with kryptonite and a missile. See his quotes, photos, trivia and more on IMDb.
Superman (1978) Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) scene Superman (1978) Playlist: https://goo.gl/2GLNaN Film description: Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El sends...
Feb 22, 2023 · Gene Hackman's Lex Luthor Is the 'Greatest Criminal Mind of Our Time' Modern comic films that followed Superman all focused heavily on their villains' origin stories, especially as the heroes' origins became better known. Lex Luthor, however, gets no such characterization in Superman.
Gene Hackman's portrayal of Lex Luthor is seen by some to be more lighthearted and comical; he often behaves more like a conman hustler than a true mastermind. Rather than an obsessive vendetta against Superman or a desire for world domination, this version of Luthor apparently is mainly...
Gene Hackman more or less improvised details about Lex Luthor for the film. While Superman was adapted before...his interpretation of Luthor was arguably the first in modern cinema. It was Gene Hackman's own experience and skill as an actor which made his performance so memorable.
Actor Gene Hackman played the role of Lex Luthor in the 1978 movie Superman, and in two of its three sequels (Superman II and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace). Hackman's portrayal of Luthor is lighthearted and comical; he often behaves more like a conman hustler than a true mastermind.
