Superman Workprint

The most famous "workprint" for the original 1978 film is often conflated with the . Originally aired as a two-night event on ABC in 1982, this version clocks in at roughly 3 hours and 8 minutes , compared to the 2-hour-and-23-minute theatrical cut.

: A deleted scene shows Superman saving Miss Teschmacher from a pit where she was meant to be fed to a beast before he takes Luthor and Otis to prison. superman workprint

As the tape rolled on, Alex noticed that there were other differences, too. The supporting characters were different - Lois Lane was more assertive, more proactive, and Jimmy Olsen was more of a comedic relief. Even the iconic Superman theme was different, with a more driving beat and a haunting melody. The most famous "workprint" for the original 1978

: Superman must survive Lex Luthor’s traps involving machine guns, flamethrowers, and giant ice machines. As the tape rolled on, Alex noticed that