Origin of Superman is hired by the Daily Planet after getting an exclusive interview with a man rescued by Superman in his first public appearance. The origin presented in Richard Donner's 1978 "Superman" film is considered to be the definitive origin story not only for Superman, but a template for origins stories in the super hero movie genre. The film keeps the classic components intact, but explores more of Clark's boyhood in Smallville. Much of the film's groundwork is laid during the film's first sequences on the planet Krypton, with actor Marlon Brando portraying Superman's Kryptonian father, Jor-El. In this film, Jonathan Kent
Superman: Secret Origin Superman and Lois arrested. The crowd turns on the Army, and Superman orders the crowd to stop, telling them that "they" are meant to be Metropolis's saviors. Not the Army, not Lex Luthor, nor Superman himself. Superman meets with Lex and tells him Metropolis does not belong to him anymore. Lex angrily objects since Superman is not from Earth. Superman replies, "This is my home," and leaves. Later, Lex goes to pick another person from the crowd to give a new life, only to find no one there. The "Daily Planet" celebrates becoming the top-selling newspaper in the city. Superman