Superman's dad. Weighty like Brando.Superman's dad. Weighty like Brando.

Fightin' round the galaxy
Thu, 16/06/2011 - 09:55 by John Hill

We've had most of the main cast of Christopher Nolan's Superman reboot, Man Of Steel, revealed to us in the last few months, Henry Cavill as Superman, Diane Lane and Kevin Costner as his earthly parents the Kents, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Michael Shannon as his nemesis General Zod, and now Russell Crowe as his father Jor-El. No more news about Lindsay Lohan's appearance in the film,  though. Shame.

Crowe's predecessor in the role was Marlon Brando back in 1978, when everything glowed and concrete reinforced hairspray had just been discovered. You want to see him? Ok. Here it is.

 

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