Lex Luthor — Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Character Profile

About Lex Luthor

A cunning criminal who escapes prison with Eve Teschmacher's help. He infiltrates the Fortress of Solitude, allies with General Zod by offering Australia in exchange for information, and helps kidnap Lois Lane as bait. He is ultimately defeated when the Kryptonians lose their powers.

Character Facts

Played by

Gene Hackman

Appears in

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Lex Luthor — Alliance Temporary Partner — General Zod (Terence Stamp)
• Lex Luthor — Conflict Abandoned Accomplice — Otis (Ned Beatty)
• Lex Luthor — Conflict Kidnapper And Hostage — Lois Lane (Margot Kidder)

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• Clark Kent / Superman (Christopher Reeve)
• Lois Lane (Margot Kidder)
• Jor-El (Marlon Brando)
• The President (E.G. Marshall)
• Otis (Ned Beatty)
• Prison Warden (Angus MacInnes)
• General Zod (Terence Stamp)
• Ursa (Sarah Douglas)
• Presidential Imposter (Tony Sibbald)
• Fisherman (Gordon Rollings)
• President's Aide (Michael Shannon)
• Perry White (Jackie Cooper)