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\viewkind4\uc1\pard\lang1033\f0\fs20 SUPERMAN IV\par
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By\par
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Mark Rosenthal\par
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and\par
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Lawrence Konner\par
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Revised 30th October, 1986\par
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1\tab EARTH\par
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Rolls into FRAME. A bauble of green and blue and white swirls of cloud cover. The eerie clip and whistle of cosmic rays is drowned out by static and someone singing 'MY WAY' - in Russian.\par
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2\tab MOVING INTO FRAME  -  A SOVIET CAPSULE\par
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Gleaming white. Black letters on its side, CCCP. A Russian COSMONAUGHT in his space suit is outside, repairing radio antenna. He's the one singing.\par
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3\tab INSIDE THE CAPSULE\par
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Three COSMONAUGHTS, two men and a woman, in gym shorts and red T-shirts, are busy floating to their stations. The CAPTAIN, teases his space walker.\par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CAPTAIN\par
\tab\tab\tab      (Russian with subtitles)\par
\tab\tab\tab Spare us the serenade, Comrade\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Sinatra. You're not at home.\par
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4\tab OUTSIDE THE CAPSULE\par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab COSMONAUGHT\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab     (subtitled)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab At home my kids tell me to save my\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab singing for outer space...\par
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5\tab RACING INTO VIEW\par
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\tab A piece of spare debris! The discarded chunk of a failed satellite.\par
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6\tab INSIDE THE CAPSULE\par
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The COSMONAUGHTS notice the debris on its deadly course toward the COSMONAUGHT outside. Looks of consternation are exchanged.\par
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7\tab OUTSIDE THE CAPSULE\par
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\tab The COSMONAUGHT sees the debris moving toward him. He tries to react, moving first \par
right then left.\par
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8\tab CONTACT\par
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\tab The debris hits the ship sending the COSMONAUGHT into space.\par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab COSMONAUGHT\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab      (Subtitled)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I'm lost! Goodbye!\par
9\tab THE CAPSULE\par
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\tab Tumbles helplessly out of orbit, head over heels, out of control. The door hatch is clearly \par
damaged.\par
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10\tab INSIDE  -  THE CREW\par
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Trying desperately to regain control of the ship. They are tossed about like clothes in a spin dryer.\par
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11\tab SUDDENLY\par
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\tab The spinning stops! The COSMONAUGHTS exchange startled looks.\par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CAPTAIN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab           (subtitled)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab What the...\par
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12\tab OUTSIDE\par
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The SPACE SHIP moves slowly through the FRAME, now upright and in control, gliding through space.\par
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13\tab TILT ANGLE  -  JUST BELOW  -  SUPERMAN!\par
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\tab Carrying the SHIP gently.\par
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14\tab CLOSE ON SUPERMAN\par
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\tab His face shines with the same familiar resolve, the same steady strength, the same calm in the \par
\tab heat of crisis the world expects. He turns and sees the lost COSMONAUGHT moving away \par
in space.\par
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15\tab SUPERMAN\par
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\tab Flies off towards him.\par
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16\tab BACK TO SPACE\par
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\tab The COSMONAUGHT is losing consciousness.\par
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17\tab P.O.V. -  MOVING TO THE COSMONAUGHT\par
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\tab Something overtakes him. He stops tumbling! Through his helmet, we can see his \tab surprise. \par
SUPERMAN carries the COSMONAUGHT to the capsule. He maneuvers the COSMONAUGHT to the airlock. Eases him through the hatch, then repairs the damaged door.\par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab         (in perfect Russian - subtitled)\par
\tab\tab\tab I think you'll be safer in here, Sir.\par
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18\tab INSIDE THE CAPSULE\par
\par
\tab The COSMONAUGHTS strain to look out their porthole. SUPERMAN slides by the \par
window. The CREW clasps hands in thanks. SUPERMAN smiles humbly and then \par
dives backward toward Earth.\par
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ROLL OPENING CREDITS as . . . \par
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19\tab SUPERMAN HEADS FOR HOME\par
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\tab Daylight comes with a new dawn from the east. SUPERMAN shoots over the horizon.\par
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\tab (IMAX footage of Earth taken by the space shuttle.)\par
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20\tab THE EARTH BELOW\par
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\tab The warm sunlight highlights recognizable landmasses. This is home. Africa rolls\par
\tab slowly by. Then we see SUPERMAN float above Europe. Over the Atlantic, the ocean \par
sparkles in shades of blue.\par
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21\tab THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\par
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\tab The continental states appear as precisely detailed as every map in every school room in \par
\tab America. SUPERMAN hovers for a moment as if to admire the view. He arcs TOWARD us \par
and then disappears below. \par
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CREDITS END\par
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22\tab EXT. SMALLVILLE - THE KENT FARM - DAY\par
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\tab The old wooden farmhouse is now weathered and shuttered. A 'FOR SALE' sign in front.\par
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23\tab TWO HEADSTONES - GEORGE AND MARTHA KENT\par
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\tab Fresh wildflowers adorn the graves.\par
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24\tab CLARK KENT\par
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\tab Shares a silent moment with the good people who raised him. Hands in his old jeans. Sleeves \par
rolled up on his workshirt. He's for now just an orphan boy from the Midwest.\par
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25\tab CLARK'S X-RAY VISION P.O.V.  -  FAR DOWN THE ROAD\par
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He can see the dirt cloud of a car heading his way. CLARK turns and hurries toward the barn.\par
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26\tab INT. THE BARN\par
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\tab In the middle of the barn, CLARK has excavated a deep hole. He jumps out and hurries \par
under the hayloft, reaching for...\par
\tab\par
27\tab A HAY-COVERED TARP\par
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\tab CLARK brushes off the hay, removes the canvas cover.\par
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28\tab PUSH IN TO REVEAL - KAL-EL'S ROCKET\par
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\tab The metallic carcass of the space vessel that carried the young KAL-EL from KRYPTON to \par
Earth.\par
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29\tab CLARK DRAGS THE SHELL ACROSS THE BARN\par
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\tab He maneuvers it deep into its new hiding place. \par
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30\tab CLOSEUP CLARK'S HAND BRUSHES INTERIOR OF THE SHIP\par
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\tab A soot-covered CONTROL PANEL begins to glow with a soft GREEN LIGHT.\par
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31\tab AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PIT\par
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\tab Startled, CLARK crouches inside the space vessel. A VOICE, at first distorted, is familiar.\par
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CLARK \par
    (whispers)\par
Father!\par
\par
Now we HEAR what is an old message from JOR-EL.\par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab JOR-EL\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab by now Kal-El you are entering the \par
\tab\tab\tab\tab atmosphere of the planet known as earth ...\par
\par
CLARK is overwhelmed by JOR-EL'S voice.\par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
31\tab CONTINUED\par
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JOR-EL (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab ... I pray you have made a safe journey. The \par
yellow sun of your new home will give you \par
great physical powers ... but it cannot console \par
your spirit. Placed aboard this vessel is an energy \par
module ... all that remains of a once powerful \par
civilisation -- Krypton, your mother planet. It is \par
my last gift to you. Once removed, the ship will \par
grow cold and silent, and you will be finally \par
alone. The power in the module can be used \par
but once. Use it wisely . . . my son.\par
\tab\par
The message whirrs slowly down and is finally drowned in static. For a moment the vessel glows then fades out. CLARK reaches under the "dashboard'. and carefully retrieves the module.\par
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32\tab A WHIRLWIND\par
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Small, but strong, starts to envelop CLARK as he climbs from the ship. His hair blows as the wind and dust increase in intensity.\par
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33\tab OUTSIDE THE PIT\par
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CLARK reaches the top as the whir1wind peaks and then, as quickly as it appeared, it's gone. All is silent and calm.\par
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34\tab THE BARN FLOOR\par
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As the last of the dust settles' we see the pit has been filled in. CLARK, carefully crad1inq the module, stares, saying a final, silent farewell to his past, his childhood, his innocence.\par
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35\tab OUTSIDE THE BARN - A CAR HORN BLARES \par
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CLARK quickly stashes the module under a tarp.\par
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36\tab THE BARN\par
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A big OLDS is parked by the barn door. LEVON HORNSBY, a grey-haired banker, is about to enter the barn.\par
\tab\tab\tab\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab HORNSBY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Clark! You in there?\par
\par
CLARK pops out of the shadows.\par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
36\tab CONTINUED\par
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CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Hello, Mr. Hornsby. It's been a \par
long time.\par
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HORNSBY tries to peer over CLARK'S shoulder into barn. CLARK distracts him with a handshake.\par
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CLARK(Cont.)\par
    (smiles)\par
I've just been tidying up for when \par
you show the place.\par
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HORNSBY \par
     (slyly)\par
Didn't I mention that there was an offer \par
to buy ... sight unseen?\par
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CLARK \par
(politely)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I'm sorry, but I don't want to sell the farm to \par
a big developer. Whoever buys it has to want \par
to keep a working farm. I don't think we need \par
another shopping center.\par
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HORNSBY frowns like he's heard it too many times. \par
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HORNSBY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Darn it, Clark Kent, why are you so stubborn? Today \par
nobody wants a farm. Blink your eye and they'll all be \par
gone. That's progress!\par
\par
\tab HORNSBY catches CLARK off-guard and the barn. strolls into the barn.\par
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CLARK \par
  \tab\tab\tab\tab          (running after) \par
Mr. Hornsby!\par
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37\tab INSIDE THE BARN\par
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HORNSBY \par
      (spotting something) \par
My, oh my! Look at this!\par
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CLARK is relieved to see it's not the module, which barely protrudes from under the tarp but a baby's CRIB off to the side. Its wooden headboard has been cracked perfectly in two.\par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
37\tab CONTINUED\par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab HORNSBY (Cont.)\par
       (laughs)\par
What a joker old George Kent was. \par
       (fingering the crack)\par
I asked your dad what happened to the \par
baby's crib.\par
         (mimics) \par
"Oh, Clark must have kicked it."\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Dad liked a good joke.\par
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HORNSBY indulges himself with a laugh. CLARK chuckles politely. But changes the subject. CLARK grabs an old mitt, a ball and a bat.\par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab Maybe your grandchildren would like these, \par
Mr. Hornsby.\par
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\tab HORNSBY \par
         (taking them) \par
Hey, thanks, Clark.\par
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CLARK ushers MR HORNSBY out of the barn.\par
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38\tab BACK OUTSIDE\par
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HORNSBY rolls the ball in his hand.\par
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HORNSBY\par
Hey! Batter up!\par
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He tosses CLARK the bat, then jogs several yards away. He makes a dramatic wind-up. \par
CLARK sights, then assumes a batter's position. HORNSBY throws. For a minute CLARK \par
looks like he'd love to take a mighty cut. Instead he misses completely.\par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab HORNSBY\par
\tab\tab\tab         (remembering)\par
\tab\tab\tab Oh, yeah, you never could hit a\par
\tab\tab\tab curve ball.\par
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CLARK \par
       (polite, but resolute)\par
I think I'll hold out for a real farmer, Mr. \par
Hornsby.\par
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CONTINUED\par
38\tab CONTINUED\par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab HORNSBY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab        (walking back)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . and you were just as obstinate as your \par
father.\par
\par
\tab CLARK walks HORNSBY back to his car. HOLDS the door for him. \par
\par
HORNSBY \par
  \tab\tab\tab\tab         (after he starts it up)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Be careful in that big City, Clark. You're a long, \par
long way from where you were born.\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I never forget that, Sir.\par
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HORNSBY guns his car and disappears down the road. CLARK smiles and picks up the ball and bat. A naughty young boy's smile creeps over his face. He throws up the ball, takes an easy swing. CRACK! The ball sails endlessly way, way, up into the sky.\par
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39\tab A YOUNG CHILD\par
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\tab Swaddled in red and blue cloth is carried through a smoky hall. Explosions thunder outside.\par
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40\tab CHILD'S P.O.V.\par
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The VOICES are distorted, the noises terrifying. The child is placed lovingly into a cradle-like capsule. Around him, bright flashes of fire. A glass canopy is gently lowered.\par
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41\tab THE PLANET KRYPTON\par
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\tab Against the blackness of space. Silent for a moment. The planet erupts in fire. Exploding in a \par
hellish apocalypse. A streak of white escaping from the dying planet marks the child's rocket.\par
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42\tab INT. CLARK KENT'S APARTMENT MORNING\par
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\tab The ringing of the telephone blends with the roar of the dream.\par
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43\tab AN ANSWERING MACHINE\par
 \par
Clicks on. CLARK'S voice on the tape. He was clearly uncomfortable when he recorded the \par
message.\par
\par
CLARK (V.O.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Uh, Hi, this is Clark ... Kent. Please leave a \par
message at the beep.\par
\par
 BEEP\par
43\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
LOIS (V.O.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Clark ... it's Lois. I hope you're up. Perry wants \par
us in the office on time. Something big is going \par
on. . . Au Revoir.\par
\par
\tab CLARK Jumps up and reaches for the phone.\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Hi, Lois. I'm up. Gee, I wonder what Perry's \par
got in mind ...\par
\par
It takes a moment for CLARK to realise that he is talking to himself. LOIS has clicked off and all that's left is the dial tone.\par
\par
CLARK \par
Oh well, bye Lois.\par
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44\tab BREAKFAST TABLE  -  MINUTES LATER\par
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CLARK rushes to pour a bowl of Wheaties, but realises too late the milk has turned sour. Now he scrambles for his briefcase. The radio is on.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab D.J. (V.O. )\par
\tab\tab\tab And ... in the news, we have word that the East-West \par
arms control talks have broken down. The President \par
is scheduled to address the nation later ... and that is \par
the good news - just kidding ...\par
\par
\tab CLARK grabs his jacket, checks the time and flies out the door.\par
\par
\par
D.J. (Cont.) \par
... so chin up, Metropolis! It's a typical Monday \par
morning ... !\par
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45\tab INT. SUBWAY STATION MORNING\par
\par
 \tab CLARK patiently filing slowly follows a long line of commuters through the turnstiles.\par
\par
46\tab ON THE PLATFORM \par
\par
\tab A train has appeared. LOIS steps on board just as CLARK arrives on the platform. He calls \par
after her.\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Lois!\par
\par
She turns just as the doors close behind her. She points to her watch and gives CLARK a \tab disapproving look through the glass. The train pulls out, leaving CLARK.\par
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47\tab CLOSE ON CLARK - X-RAY P.O.V. \par
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\tab CLARK squints slightly and follows the train into the tunnel, peering through the walls to see \par
\par
48\tab THE LEAD CAR\par
\par
\tab An elderly ENGINEER sits before computerised controls. Suddenly, he clutches his heart.\par
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ENGINEER\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Oh, please. . .no. . . \par
\par
\tab He pitches forward unconscious. The train gathers speed.\par
\par
49\tab ON THE PASSENGER CARS \par
\par
CLARK continues to scan with his X-RAY VISION. He sees LOIS, reading "FRENCH \par
PHRASES FOR TRAVELLERS", unmindful, as are the other passengers, of the impending\par
disaster.\par
\par
50\tab CLARK ON THE PLATFORM\par
\par
Realising a disaster in the making, he moves out of sight and slips off his glasses. This is a job for ...\par
\par
51\tab SUPERMAN!\par
\par
He's off in a flash.\par
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52\tab SUPERMAN'S P. O. V. - INTO THE TUNNEL\par
\par
\tab Skimming just above the tracks, Superman tries to overtake the train.\par
\par
53\tab SIDE ANGLE\par
\par
As SUPERMAN begins to fly past the cars, "startled PASSENGERS spot him out the window. The relative speed of the train makes SUPERMAN seem to move in slow motion. LOIS looks up from her reading just in time to see SUPERMAN fly by. She runs to the window.\par
Amendment No:   1   (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised 05-Aug-86\par
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53\tab CONTINUED\par
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LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Superman!\par
\par
\tab He turns his head just long enough to acknowledge her with a half-smile. He speeds ahead to \par
meet the speeding subway. He stands calmly right in its path. The headlights grow larger and \par
larger, bearing down on SUPERMAN! He takes one step back and purposely kicks his foot \par
into the third rail!\par
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54\tab CLOSE ON SUPERMAN\par
\par
As an electric current roars through him. A blinding white-hot penumbra glows about him. He has become a human sun! Sparks shoot off like fireworks. The lights flash and go out. The electric current is shorted. One by one the green signal lights flash off. The out-of-control train is cut off from its energy source. In the ENGINEER'S booth the control lights flicker off. Inside the cars, the passengers stand in darkness as their train loses speed. Now SUPERMAN leaps behind the last car and, pulling gently, helps ease the train to a stop. In a flash, he's at the ENGINEER'S booth and flies the unconscious man onto the platform where a RESCUE SQUAD is just arriving.\par
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SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab        (to the MEN)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I'll take this man to the hospital.\par
\par
\tab As SUPERMAN leaves. \par
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55\tab LOIS IN WINDOW \par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS \par
\tab\tab                        (waving) \par
Superman . . . thank you.\par
\par
\tab From the look on her face, we know it all. SUPERMAN is the only man in her life who's \par
super!\par
\par
56\tab EXT. QUARRY -DAY\par
\par
A stone quarry - a white scar on the landscape.\par
\par
57\tab A PRISON CHAIN GANG\par
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\tab Knee-deep in ooze, they shovel out debris near a track into the quarry. Overseeing the forlorn \par
rednecks are TWO ~FEDERAL MARSHALS, toting rifles. A dumpy farm truck is parked on the shoulder.\par
\par
Amendment No:   1   (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised 05-Aug-86\par
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58\tab PAN DOWN THE LINE OF CONVICTS\par
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Most are shirtless in the heat, dripping sweat. A sunburnt inmate with Elvis sideburns is wailing a country lament. Most of the other MEN hum along.\par
\par
59\tab AT THE END OF THE LINE \par
\par
\tab Suddenly we HEAR what sounds like classical music being whistled just loud enough to \par
bother a CHUBBY CON. The con turns to the last man on the chain.\par
\par
CON\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab What is that god-awful noise you're makin'?\par
\par
60\tab THE LAST MAN ON THE CHAIN -- LEX LUTHOR !\par
\par
The only man whose work clothes are still clean, still pressed, still fashionably accented with a tie. He merely leans on his shovel.\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Mozart, my low-forehead friend. Even this \par
wretched pit can't diminish the spirit of true \par
genius ...I while you've been bending your \par
back in this foul slime, I've been inspired! \par
Life itself began in a murky pool much like \par
this. And a genius such as myself learns to \par
\tab\tab seize the moment. You are the first to know \par
that I now have a plan to recreate life itself!\par
\par
LUTHOR expects awe. Instead, all he gets is a vacant stare as the CON squishes a huge \par
mosquito.\par
\par
ONE DEPUTY\par
                   (splashes water at LEX)\par
You better be breakin' a sweat, Luthor, or we'll \par
feed you to the wolves!\par
\par
61\tab THE TALL MARSHAL\par
\par
Throws a stone by LEX, splashing him.\par
\par
TALL GUARD\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Hey Luthor, let's get those duds dirty.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
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Amendment No:   1   (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised 05-Aug-86\par
\par
61\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
     (shaking his head to the sky) \par
Surrounded by Neanderthals!\par
\par
The sound of an engine makes the FAT MARSHAL jump to his feet.\par
\par
62.\tab A CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE\par
\par
Driving down the middle of the track, screeches to a halt by the WORK CREW. Music blaring: from a: state-of-the-art wall-to-wall stereo system.\par
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63\tab OUT OF THE CAR - A TEENAGE KID\par
\par
Reeking of snotty sarcasm and bratty insults. He's dressed in a careful distillation of the worst effects of  punk and heavy metal. A Walkman permanently about his neck.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab KID\par
\tab\tab\tab       (tapping the MARSHAL)\par
\tab\tab\tab Yo pops, where the hell is this and\par
\tab\tab\tab how do I get to Ft. Lauderdale?\par
\par
The FAT MARSHAL shakes his head laughing and walks over to admire the CADILLAC and its sound system.\par
\par
FAT MARSHAL\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Son, you're on the wrong side of the State.\par
(touching the CADILLAC)\par
You got yourself one heck of a sound there, \par
son.\par
\par
The TALL MARSHAL has wandered over to investigate.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab KID\par
\tab\tab\tab I guess you yo-yo's have never seen\par
\tab\tab\tab one of theses Sensearound 100's.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab TALL MARSHALL\par
\tab\tab\tab           (defensive)\par
\tab\tab\tab Oh, yeah, I seen one in a magazine\par
\tab\tab\tab Once.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
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63\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
The KID takes a contemptuous look over the CHAIN GANG.\par
\par
KID\par
        (big, friendly smile\par
         to the MARSHALS)\par
Go on, get in. Only way to hear it.\par
\par
He opens the door to the CADDIE. The MARSHALS exchange naughty grins and slip inside. The FAT MARSHAL tweaks the controls and the music gets louder.\par
\par
FAT MARSHAL\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Hot dog!\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab TALL MARSHAL\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Amen.\par
\par
64\tab ON THE KID\tab\par
\par
His smile disappears. He steps back. He slips his WALKMAN from around his neck.\par
\par
65\tab CLOSE ON THE WALKMAN\par
\par
As the KID turns it over to REVEAL a REMOTE CONTROL UNIT. He quickly punches in \par
orders. . .\par
\par
66\tab ON THE CADILLAC\par
\par
The top quickly closes down and locks. Startled, the TWO MARSHALS are frozen by \par
confusion. The car door locks click shut. Engine starts. Windows up. All in a flash.\par
\par
FAT MARSHAL \par
      (yells through window) \par
What's going on?\par
\par
\tab The KID hits another button and ...\par
\par
67\tab THE CADILLAC ROARS OFF\par
\par
\tab Under its own control. The MARSHALS stare hopelessly as the WHEEL TURNS ITSELF.\par
\par
68\tab MARSHALS' P. O.V. - STRAIGHT AHEAD - OVER THE EDGE\par
\par
\tab A sheer drop to the quarry floor. The KID increases the speed and OVER THE EDGE INTO \par
THE QUARRY and EXPLODES. The KID turns and scrambles until he finds LUTHOR.\par
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Amendment No: 1  (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 05-Aug-86\par
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69\tab LEX AND THE KID\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab KID\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Did I do okay, Uncle Lex?\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Lenny, I've always thought of you as the \par
Dutch elm disease of my family tree. But \par
this time, nephew, you did fine.\par
\par
LENNY starts cutting the chains from LEX.\par
\par
70\tab THE PRISONERS\par
\par
Still bound one to the other by long chains, look on with envy. The one CON calls out LEX.\par
\par
CON\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab How 'bout givin' us a break too, Mr. \par
Mozart?\par
\par
LEX \par
        (aghast)\par
Just because I use my genius in criminal \par
ways. . . doesn't mean I'm not a firm believer \par
in law and order. You men belong in prison!\par
\par
LENNY finishes cutting LEX free.\par
\par
LENNY\par
Are we going to skip the country, Uncle Lex?\par
\par
LEX \par
       (rubbing his wrists)\par
Lenny, ,you pathetic product of the public school \par
system. Your Uncle Lex has had only one thing on \par
his awesome mind during his incarceration . . . \par
Destroying Superman!\par
\par
70A\tab THE TWO MARSHALS\par
\par
Scramble from the wrecked CADILLAC.\par
\par
71\tab INT. ELEVATOR - DAILY PLANET BUILDING  -  MORNING\par
\par
\tab The doors open and CLARK rushes off. It's odd, but the hallway is surprisingly empty.\par
\par
Amendment No: 1  (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised 05-Aug-86\par
\par
72\tab INT. CITY ROOM  -  MORNING\par
\par
The cavernous sprawl of desks and word processors. CLARK runs in and freezes. Every desk \par
is empty. Not a soul is stirring. Not even a copy boy.\par
\par
PERRY  (O.S.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab You're late, Kent!\par
\par
CLARK turns around in time to see PERRY WHITE march past the door. The editor-in-chief \par
stops just long enough to scowl at CLARK.\par
\par
73\tab DOWN THE HALLWAY\par
\par
CLARK catches up with PERRY.\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Right, sir. I promise it won't happen \par
again.\par
\par
\tab Now PERRY WHITE stops dead in his tracks. Face to face with CLARK.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab PERRY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Ha!\par
\par
PERRY shakes his head and disappears into the conference room.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab                 (a step behind)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab But where is . . .\par
\par
74\tab INTO THE CONFERENCE ROOM\par
\par
\tab CLARK\par
. . . everybody?\par
\par
Everybody is crammed at one end of the long table in the newspaper's strategy chamber. \par
JIMMYOLSEN and LOIS LANE flank PERRY WHITE as he sits. All the other \par
REPORTERS, EDITORS and STAFF are there.\par
\par
75\tab THE OTHER END OF THE TABLE  -  DAVID WARFIELD\par
\par
Impeccably dressed with a folded pocket handkerchief, the aristocratic tycoon slips \tab contemptuously through the morning edition of THE DAILY PLANET. Behind him are a \par
few unctuous CRONIES.\par
\par
76\tab A STYLISH YOUNG WOMAN\par
\par
Sits on WARFIELD'S RIGHT. She's in her mid-20's with a natural beauty carefully moulded  to fit VOGUE.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab WARFIELD \par
    (as he turn. the page.) \par
Boring ... tedious ... abominable ... enough!\par
 \par
77\tab CLARK SLIDES BEHIND LOIS\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab What's everybody doing here?\par
\par
LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Regardez.\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab        (points)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Voila Monsieur David Warfield.\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab That tycoon who owns all those sleazy \par
tabloids?\par
\par
LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Au contraire, mon ami! He owns all those sleazy \par
tabloids and the Daily Planet!\par
\par
WARFIELD and PERRY WHITE are squared off like two frontier gamblers.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab PERRY\par
\tab\tab\tab Don't tell me. You only read the pictures.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab WARFIELD\par
\tab\tab\tab In fact, Mr. White, I only read the ledger.\par
\tab\tab\tab A ledger which the previous owners paid \par
so little attention to that I was able to buy \par
the paper out from under them. The Daily \par
Planet hasn't made money in three years.\par
\par
\tab Now the lovely girl smiles. She speaks with a clenched-teeth, upper-crust intonation.\par
\par
GIRL\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab And the name of the game is making \par
money.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab  \tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
77\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab WARFIELD\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Ladies and gentleman, my daughter -- Lacy \par
Warfield!\par
\par
\tab As his politeness dictates, CLARK steps forward.\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Nice to make your acquaintance.\par
\par
LACY just stares at CLARK'S outstretched hand. He pushes his glasses up, smiles and steps \par
back.\par
\par
LOIS \par
       (whispers to CLARK)\par
She made her money the old fashioned-way. \par
She inherited it.\par
\par
\tab WARFIELD\par
Lacy will be helping you, Mr. White.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab PERRY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Helping me?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab JIMMY \par
     (to LOIS and CLARK)\par
Here it comes. Get ready to tie down the \par
chief.\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
Once upon a time The Daily Planet was a \par
nice paper. Now it's ... fatigued. I've brought \par
with me mock copies of our new layout.\par
\par
She holds up a tabloid-sized paper with a giant headline screaming:  'SUMMIT KAPUT! IS \par
WORLD AT BRINK?'  Underneath is a picture of a model in a bikini with her hands folded \par
in prayer.\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Sir, the world isn't really at the brink. Isn't \par
that headline, a bit irresponsible?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
77\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
WARFIELD\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Maybe. But it's a hell of a circulation \par
booster.\par
\par
\tab PERRY'S face turns various shades of magenta. He rises slowly.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Mr. White, don't do anything rash.\par
\par
PERRY \par
 \tab\tab\tab\tab         (points to WARFIELD)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Rash? There's the rash that infects world  \par
journalism. If you think I'm going to let you \par
turn this grand old lady into one of your \par
bimbos . . .\par
\par
\tab LACY holds up a sheath of papers.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Before your dramatic stage exit, Mr. White, \par
may I point out that daddy holds your contracts. \par
Which  you will have to honor.\par
\par
LOIS steps forward, hand raised.\par
\par
LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Excusez Moi, Your Spoiledness . . .\par
\par
\tab CLARK nudges JIMMY.\par
\par
CLARK \par
       (whispers)\par
Why is Lois speaking French?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab JIMMY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab She's getting to that part.\par
\par
LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . I've got a plane to catch. I'm covering the \par
emergency European ministers' conference in \par
Paris.\par
\par
She starts to leave. LACY stands.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
77\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Not so fast!\par
               (LOIS freezes)\par
\tab All trips are canceled. We pay for wire \par
services. And what we don't get from \par
them, we'll invent.\par
\par
WARFIELD\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab        (to PERRY)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Mr. White, come with me I want to see\par
\tab\par
\tab WARFIELD parades out with his entourage. PERRY looks like he's being taken to the tower. \par
LOIS is stunned. The rest of the staff shuffles out drearily in the B.G.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab No Paris?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK \par
I don't think we're being treated fairly, Lois. \par
And I'm going to tell Miss Warfield.\par
\par
\tab LOIS \par
      (too late to stop him) \par
Clark . . . wait!\par
\par
\tab CLARK intercepts LACY WARFIELD before she can exit.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab        (building to a\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab          crescendo)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Miss Warfield, I think I speak for all of us when I say \par
we'll do our best to co-operate. But a reporter's first \par
allegiance is to the truth. The people in this city\par
depend on us. And we can't let them down! . . . \par
Thank you.\par
\par
\tab CLARK shakes her hand and leaves the room. LOIS folds her arms with a look to LACY that \par
says 'He told you.'\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
77\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY \par
Is he for real?\par
\par
\tab LOIS\par
One hundred percent. \par
      (a warning) \par
And I like him that way.\par
\par
\tab LACY (probing)\par
You have a . . . thing for him?\par
\par
\tab LOIS \par
        (incredulous)\par
Clark?\par
\par
LACY fingers her pearls.\par
\par
LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I think he's kind of cute. \par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS \par
     (laughs out loud) \par
Forget it, Princess. Clark is the world's oldest \par
boy scout\par
       (salutes)\par
Trustworthy, loyal, obedient, helpful... and I \par
don't remember the rest, but he's them too. \par
And I promise, he's not interested in anyone \par
like you.\par
\par
\tab For a moment LACY seems genuinely hurt. But she covers it up quickly.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY \par
      (defensive)\par
But all men like me, Lois. I'm very rich.\par
\par
LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . And  very na\'efve!\par
\par
A VOICE rings out across the building.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab PERRY (O.S.) \par
       (bellowing)\par
Lois! Get in here!\par
\par
\tab LOIS follows LACY . . .\par
\par
78\tab ACROSS THE CITY ROOM  -  LOIS AND LACY\par
\par
Joining CLARK, PERRY WHITE and JIMMY OLSEN in WARFIELD'S office, who has turned on the TV\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab The President is about to speak. I don't think \par
it's going to be good news.\par
\par
\tab LOIS\par
You always overreact, Clark. How terrible can \par
it be?\par
\par
79\tab CLOSE ON CLARK\par
\par
\tab Obviously trying to evaluate the situation.\par
\par
WARFIELD\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Hopefully very terrible, Miss Lane! We can double\par
our circulation with a good international crisis.\par
\par
\tab PERRY \par
        (sarcastic) \par
Isn't that wonderful.\par
\par
80\tab CLOSEUP  -  THE TV SCREEN -  A SHOT OF THE WHITE HOUSE \par
\par
\tab\par
81\tab THE OVAL OFFICE\par
\par
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES is speaking . . .\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab PRESIDENT\par
\tab\tab\tab . . . and because the Summit has failed, we have \par
no choice but to strive to be second to none in the\par
nuclear arms race . . .\par
\par
82\tab ANOTHER TELEVISION SET\par
\par
\tab The TV is turned off.\par
\par
A young woman TEACHER faces her class. \par
\par
83\tab INT. JFK HIGH SCHOOL  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab A middle-class sunbelt school.\par
\par
84\tab CLASSROOM  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab A history class with twenty l6-year-olds. All eyes on the TEACHER in front of a world map. \par
All eyes that is, but the eyes of a kid in the last seat of the last row. JEREMY is a confirmed \par
daydreamer in faded denim. His eyes are staring out the window. His mind is wandering \par
even farther.\par
\par
TEACHER\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I know you're all upset by the crisis. The best thing \par
we can do is try to think positively. Is there anything \par
we can do?\par
\par
\tab ONE BOY\par
Yeah, let's hold class in a bomb shelter. Maybe some \par
of us would make it to our senior prom.\par
\par
\tab Nervous laughter from the kids.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab TEACHER\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Come on, doesn't anyone have a suggestion?\par
\par
\tab The kids sit in silence.\par
\par
TEACHER (Cont.)\par
All right, I'll make a suggestion. Why don't we write \par
to our Congressman?\par
\par
ANOTHER BOY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab A lotta good that would do.\par
\par
The kids chime in their agreement with the boy's comment. Nervous laughter from the kids.\par
\par
85\tab CLOSE ON JEREMY'S DESK\par
\par
\tab He's doodling. A picture of SUPERMAN flying.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab TEACHER\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Somebody has to be an optimist.\par
\par
\tab The TEACHER spots JEREMY not paying attention.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab TEACHER  (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Jeremy!\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab        (he jumps)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Sorry to disturb you. What would you do to \par
keep the world from nuclear build-up.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
85\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab ONE GIRL\par
He's so spaced out he wouldn't even notice.\par
\par
General laughter at Jeremy's expense. The TEACHER sighs. She didn't expect much. JEREMY, the dreamer, blushes. Now he's thinking.\par
\par
TEACHER \par
Anyone else ...\par
\par
\tab JEREMY looks out the window to the blue sky. Then he stands up. Surprised at himself.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab JEREMY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I'll tell you who'd I'd write a letter to that \par
would do some good.\par
\par
\tab A GIRL \par
Who- Santa Claus?\par
\par
\tab JEREMY\par
No, Superman.\par
\par
\tab Every kid in the class is now staring.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab JEREMY (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Look, Superman is the one guy who could pull \par
it off. No one would mess with him. He'll collect \par
all. the bombs. Zap!. They're history.\par
\par
\tab The class erupts in ridicule and laughter.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab ANOTHER BOY (sarcastic)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Why don't you call him up? You got his private \par
number, don't you?\par
\par
ANOTHER GIRL \par
You're probably best friends.\par
\par
JEREMY looks around the room. The TEACHER wants to help him but doesn't know how. \par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
85\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
JEREMY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab        (with passion)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab You all think you're so cool, right? You'll be cool \par
even when the whole place gets vaporized ... Well, \par
I'm going to write Superman a letter and send it to \par
the Daily Planet.\par
\par
\tab ANOTHER BOY \par
And seal it with a kiss.\par
\par
Defiantly, JEREMY sits down and takes out a pen and paper. Even as the laughter echoes \par
around him, he starts to write.\par
\par
JEREMY \par
      (as he write.) \par
'Dear Superman . . . '\par
\par
86\tab SUPERMAN\par
\par
His chiseled features stare off into the distance as if he just heard a cry for help. \par
\par
87\tab INTO FRAME  -  SEVERAL PEOPLE \par
\par
Their heads only come up to the top of SUPERMAN'S red boots. We PULL BACK to \par
REVEAL . . .\par
\par
88\tab INT. METROPOLIS MUSEUM  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab The PEOPLE are tourists looking at . . . \par
\par
89\tab A LARGER THAN LIFE STATUE OF SUPERMAN \par
\par
A permanent exhibit surrounded by photos of SUPERMAN in action, memorabilia and \par
illustrated facts and figures about the Man of Steel.\par
\par
90\tab MOVING FROM ANOTHER WING OF THE MUSEUM\par
\par
A young Vietnamese-American tour GUIDE is pointing out things to a GROUP TOUR of\par
about twenty people.\par
\par
GUIDE\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Okay, let's move on to our newest and \par
most popular exhibit.\par
\par
91\tab THE SUPERMAN EXHIBIT\par
\par
The TOUR GROUP forms a semicircle around the statue. At the back of the GROUP -- what \par
seems to be a FATHER and SON -- both wear dark glasses and baseball caps.\par
\par
92\tab CLOSE ON  -  A GLOBE OF THE EARTH\par
\par
\tab Made out of solid steel. Branded on it is its weight: lOOO lbs. It hangs suspended by a long \par
thin strand of what seems to be black wire, attached to a crossbeam. All protected by a glass \par
case.\par
\par
GUIDE\par
      (pointing it out)\par
Superman has graciously donated a strand of \par
His hair to the museum. So we all could have \par
the fun of seeing how strong he really is.\par
Here you can see a 1000-pound globe easily \par
suspended by his single hair.\par
\par
Oohs and aahs from the GROUP.\par
\par
GUIDE (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Now let's move on to our primate exhibit.\par
\par
93\tab THE GROUP LEAVES\par
\par
\tab But not the 'father' and 'son.' Once the pitter patter of feet on the linoleum floor fades, the \par
'father' takes off his hat and glasses. We see his bald pate. It's LEX LUTHOR.  He saddles \par
right up to the statue.\par
\par
LEX \par
     (addressing the statue) \par
Guess who! . . . Of course it's me! Your old buddy! \par
Lex Luthor . . . Hey, you don't look too bad yourself. \par
'Course I've put on a few pounds, but what the hey! \par
They feed you a lot of starch when you've in prison.\par
       (his Jokey tone becomes \par
        more deadly)\par
That was 'prison' . . . as in where you put me, Mr. Clean. \par
Say, we should get together soon. Over lunch, over \par
dinner, or ... over your dead body.\par
\par
94\tab ON LENNY\par
\par
\tab He's standing by the glass case containing SUPERMAN'S hair. He slips an iron MALLET \par
out of his jacket. Throws off his baseball cap to REVEAL his buzzcut hair with purple \par
highlights.\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab        (to LENNY)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Do you realize what I can create with a single\par
strand of Superman's hair!\par
\par
\tab LENNY \par
        (thinking hard) \par
A toupee that flies?\par
\par
\tab LEX \par
        (sighs)\par
. . . I look at you, Lenny, and I know how the Romans \par
felt when the barbarians arrived at their city gate.\par
\par
\tab LENNY \par
But why the hair?\par
\par
\tab LEX \par
       (gazes into the case)\par
That hair contains a sample of Superman's genetic \par
material. The building blocks of his body. With \par
my genius and enough nuclear power to mutate \par
those genes, I will create a being with all his powers . . .\par
 but with absolute allegiance to me!\par
\par
\tab LEX nods at  LENNY. LENNY raises the iron mallet above the case. CRASH. Alarms \par
SOUND all over the museum. As LEX reaches for the hair, LENNY lights several SMOKE BOMBS and tosses them down the wind. In moments the SMOKE begins to bellow, creating a shroud around LEX and LENNY.\par
\tab\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (Cont.) \par
      (to the statue)\par
Happy trails, Blue Boy, until we meet again.\par
\par
95\tab  INT. DAILY PLANET  -  LACY'S OFFICE  -  DAY \par
\par
\tab CLARK is seated before LACY'S hi-tech desk. She's delivering an animated pitch.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY \par
                  (answering for him)\par
It's brilliant. Daddy thinks so, too. You'll write a \par
new series -- 'Metropolis After Hours.'\par
\par
CLARK \par
I really don't think . . .\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab But you're perfect for it. You're young, you're \par
single, you're successful...\par
\par
\tab CLARK\par
And I'm usually in bed by ten-thirty.\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
That's just it! You don't have to flaunt it. You're no \par
slave to fashion ... although ...\par
\par
\tab She reaches for his glasses and musses his hair.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY (Cont.)\par
Have you ever tried contacts? \par
\par
\tab CLARK \par
        (taking them back) \par
They make my eyes itch.\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
Don't worry. I won't make you do it alone. I know \par
all the right places. I'm a member at all the right \par
clubs . . . We'll start tonight at the grand opening \par
of the Metro Club! It's a date!\par
\par
96\tab LOIS ENTERS\par
\par
\tab SHE HAS A LETTER in her hand.\par
\par
LOIS \par
  \tab\tab\tab\tab         (teasing)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab A date?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
96\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
CLARK knocks his knee on LACY'S desk as he jumps, very uncomfortable. Pretends to rub the ouch.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab It's just . . . research, actually.\par
\par
LOIS WINKS and makes CLARK blush. She sits boldly on LACY'S desk.\par
\par
LOIS \par
        (waving the letter) \par
This letter was addressed to Superman care of me.\par
\par
\tab LACY \par
        (surprised) \par
Superman gets mail here?\par
\par
CLARK \par
  \tab\tab\tab\tab          (casually)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Oh, probably just a picture request. I'll take care of \par
it if you want, Lois.\par
\par
LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I don't think 'fan mail' fits this letter.\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab          (hands it to CLARK) \par
Read it, Clark.\par
\par
\tab CLARK unfolds the paper. Reads quietly at first. Then out loud. \par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab             (reading)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab '. . . I don't care if everybody thinks I'm a space \par
\tab\tab\tab\tab cadet. Once you've destroyed all the nuclear \par
\tab\tab\tab\tab missiles in the world, they'll see I was right. \par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Superman can make sure we don't blow ourselves \par
\tab\tab\tab\tab up. Quick and easy. Thanks a lot. I know you'll \par
\tab\tab\tab\tab come through. Your friend, Jeremy.\par
\par
97\tab CLOSE ON CLARK\par
\par
\tab He's shaken to the core.  LOIS gets up to leave.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Poor kid. Oh well, back to work.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
97\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab Before LOIS can leave, LACY snatches the letter. \par
\par
LACY \par
        (mind churning) \par
I think there's an angle.\par
\par
\tab LOIS\par
An angle?\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Daddy loves to whip up campaigns! People eat it \par
\tab\tab\tab\tab up. We'll make this kid a celebrity. The whole \par
\tab\tab\tab\tab world will be waiting for Superman's answer.\par
\tab\par
\tab CLARK has quietly gone to the door. He watches LACY pick up the phone.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY (Cont.) \par
        (into phone)\par
Hold the afternoon editions! \par
        (to LOIS)\par
Daddy will be proud of me!\par
\par
\tab CLARK slips away.\par
\par
98\tab JFK HIGH SCHOOL - DAY\par
\par
\tab The American flag is buffeted by the wind.\par
\par
99\tab IN THE CLASSROOM  -  JEREMY\par
\par
\tab Still daydreaming, eyes fixed outside. \par
\par
100\tab JEREMY'S P.O.V.\par
\par
\tab Suddenly, SUPERMAN seems to be hovering in the air just outside the window.  He smiles \par
at JEREMY.\par
\par
JEREMY \par
  \tab\tab\tab\tab        (leaping to his feet)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Whoa!\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab TEACHER\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Jeremy! Do you have a question?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
100\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
JEREMY looks outside, SUPERMAN is gone.\par
\par
JEREMY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I thought ... I ...I was just daydreaming.\par
\par
The CLASS laughs. JEREMY slumps down. A beat, then there's a KNOCK at the door. All heads turn.\par
\par
101\tab INTO THE ROOM  -  SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab He's carrying JEREMY'S letter. Walks down the aisle.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab       (to the TEACHER)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I'm sorry to interrupt your lesson, but I wanted \par
to answer Jeremy in person.\par
\par
\tab Heads turn to JEREMY. Ridicule replaced by awe.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab TEACHER \par
      (finding her tongue)\par
Class ... we have a guest speaker. A friend of . . . \par
Jeremy's.\par
\par
JEREMY is beaming. New-found friends slap "five" with him.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab This is the most important letter I've ever received, \par
Jeremy. But I'm afraid what you're asking is . . . \par
impossible.\par
\par
\tab JEREMY is stunned.\par
\par
JEREMY \par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Impossible? Why?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Because I made a vow. Never to interfere in the destiny \par
of your planet.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
101\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab JEREMY\par
But what good is a vow if everything gets blown \par
away?  What good was my letter? \par
\par
SUPERMAN\par
I'm going to pass this letter on to all the leaders of \par
the world. I promise you. For it is they , and not \par
I, that represent the people of Earth.\par
\par
102\tab PAN THE ROOM\par
\par
Twenty confused faces. JEREMY looks crushed.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab TEACHER \par
         (gently) \par
I'm sure we all want to thank Superman for taking \par
the time to visit us.\par
 \tab\tab\tab\tab           (to SUPERMAN)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Thank you.  We understand.\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN takes a long walk back down the aisle.\par
\par
JEREMY \par
        (just before SUPERMAN \par
          is at the door) \par
Well, I don't understand.\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN\par
I'm sorry.\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN turns. JEREMY looks right at him. His eyes are the color of disappointment. \par
One of his classmates sniggers at JEREMY.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab CLASSMATE\par
\tab\tab\tab Told you so!\par
\par
103\tab INT. LEX'S LAIR\par
\par
\tab One wall of LEX'S laboratory is a COMPUTER BANK marked by digital readouts and heat \par
calibrations.\par
\par
104\tab NUCLEAR CHAMBER\par
\par
\tab A translucent glass door, much like a PRISM, glowing as it turns through all the colors of \par
the light spectrum.\par
\par
105\tab EXTREME CLOSEUP - LEX\par
\par
A look on his face we've never seen before. He has even amazed himself.\par
\par
LEX \par
         (softly)\par
I am ... smarter than I thought. It's working!\par
          (turns to LENNY)\par
Quick, Lenny. Prepare the Nuclear Chamber . . . \par
Lenny?\par
           (no answer)\par
Lenny! . . .\par
           (screams)\par
LEONARD!\par
\par
106\tab THE LAB  -  LENNY\par
\par
\tab With his WALKMAN over his ears, he's beating against the air with two drumsticks. LEX \par
scowls and FLICKS LENNY'S earphones. LENNY yowls. \par
\par
LEX \par
      (threatening) \par
Get the radiation suits!\par
\par
\tab LENNY brings out two WHITE WORK SUITS. He and LEX dress quickly.\par
\par
107\tab LIGHTS GO DOWN IN THE LABORATORY\par
\par
Only the prismatic glow from the chamber illuminates the room in blues, golds and greens.\par
 LEX carries a glass petri dish. His hands protected by aluminum gloves.\par
\par
108\tab TIGHT ON THE DISH \par
\par
A seething dash of protoplasm seems to grow right before our eyes. LEX slides the dish into \par
the chamber. Closes the door. Locks it tight.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab Every day the earth is bombarded by \par
radioactive cosmic rays. Over millions \par
of years, the radiation made single cells \par
evolve into . . . us. Now, Leonard, your \par
Uncle Lex, using this protoplasm I've grown \par
from Superman's cells, will duplicate Creation \par
itself in a matter of seconds!\par
\par
109\tab CLOSE ON LEX'S HAND\par
\par
\tab As it hits a sequence of computer commands.\par
\par
110\tab PUSH IN SLOWLY  -  TO THE NUCLEAR CHAMBER \par
\par
\tab The reaction begins. The lights flash, building and building until. . . a monstrous ROAR! An \par
almost human voice screams. LEX shuts off the reaction. He and LENNY tear off their \par
protective headgear.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LENNY \par
        (scared) \par
What was that?\par
\par
\tab LEX reacts. Listens.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab It's . . . alive!\par
\par
\tab Another ROAR from the bowels of the chambers. LEX  punches the door lock. The door \par
slides open.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (Cont.)\par
 Now . . . watch how he obeys my commands . . .\par
        (calls out)\par
. . . Come on, big boy!\par
\par
111\tab ANGLE  -  THE OPEN DOOR\par
\par
We HEAR the sound of heavy FOOTSTEPS. LENNY glues himself behind LEX, peeking \par
around his uncle.\par
\par
112\tab SOUND: CRASH!   THROUGH THE LAB WALL  -  THE NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Concrete and debris fall everywhere.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab He missed the door, Uncle Lex.\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Quiet! You'll make him self-conscious.\par
\par
113\tab CLOSE ON  -  THE NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab LEX'S monster appears to be a huge young man with long arms and a long neck. The beast\par
spots LEX and slowly reaches its arms toward him. Opens his mouth. The sound that comes \par
out is hideous and barely comprehensible.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab NUCLEAR MAN \par
F-f-f-f-faaather. . . !\par
\tab\tab\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
113\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab LENNY steps around LEX, walks up to the beast. \par
\par
LENNY\par
He called you father. What a . . . moron! He needs \par
something to wear too, Uncle Lex. Unless you want \par
to let him out looking like this!\par
\par
LEX looks over to NUCLEAR MAN and realizes he's naked. LEX grabs a pair of workmen's \par
coveralls from a hook on the wall and tosses it to NUCLEAR MAN. NUCLEAR MAN grabs \par
it, confused.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab NUCLEAR MAN \par
What I need this for?\par
\par
\tab LEX\par
For dignity. My reputation is at stake. Just put it on.\par
\par
\tab LEX picks up a solid IRON INGOT. He hands it to the MONSTER.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Now break it!\par
\par
The NUCLEAR MAN hesitates, then he SNAPS the ingot in two.\par
\par
LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Whoa. . .\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab He has all of Superman's powers. If I've \par
planned it right. . . \par
\par
\tab Now LEX takes a MACHINE GUN out and aims it at the BEAST. \par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (Cont.)\par
 \tab\tab\tab\tab Stand back, Lenny!\par
\par
114\tab LEX FIRES\par
\par
\tab The bullets smack into the NUCLEAR MAN. He seems confused. But he hardly flinches.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
114\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
        (a big grin) \par
Very good. Now. . . the final test . . . let's see if \par
he can fly. . . I command you to rise.\par
\par
The NUCLEAR MAN turns his head in confusion, wrinkles his brow. \par
\par
Then he rises ... too quickly.\par
\par
115\tab HE CRASHES INTO THE CEILING\par
\par
\tab And plummets in a heap to the floor. Plaster and sprinkles down. LEX and LENNY run to \par
lift him up.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab Okay, okay, he needs a little coaching.\par
\par
An idea dawns on LEX.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab Lenny, hand me the Daily Planet. It's time for \par
Metropolis to get a taste of my Nuclear Man.\par
\par
\tab LENNY gives LEX the paper. He flips through it.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I don't 'know what this country's coming to. This \par
used to be a fine paper -- Aha, here.\par
\par
116\tab INSERT -  THE NEWSPAPER\par
\par
\tab A picture of a new night club. Headline reads: GRAND OPENING OF CHIC NIGHT SPOT \par
TONIGHT! A WHO'S WHO OF METROPOLIS TO ATTEND!\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab Gee, Uncle Lex, I don't think this guy's much \par
of a dancer.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
116\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab LEX\par
Let's try to keep your I.Q. a family secret, Leonard.\par
Before we launch him against Superman, we have to \par
test him ... see how well he does with mayhem and\par
destruction. Kind of a coming out party under the \par
glare of media covering the Metro Club gala. And \par
once he proves himself, then . . .\par
\par
\tab LEX walks up to his creation. Stands face to face. The expression on the beast's face is \par
something in between confusion and fury. The coverall hangs awkwardly from his frame.\par
\par
LEX holds up a PHOTO OF SUPERMAN.\par
\par
LEX (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I created you for one reason only ... to destroy this \par
man.\par
\par
117\tab CLOSE ON THE NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab He smiles as best as his wretched muscles will allow. It's almost a childlike smile.\par
\par
NUCLEAR MAN \par
Yes . . . f-f-faaather. . . \par
\par
118\tab BEAMS OF SEARCH LIGHTS\par
\par
\tab Criss-crossed in a basked weave against the Metropolis night. For a moment, we see a quick \par
flash of SUPERMAN, then he disappears.\par
\par
119\tab EXT. THE METRO CLUB - NIGHT\par
\par
\tab An endless line of supplicants wait humbly to see if they'll be admitted into the latest court of \par
chic.\par
\par
120\tab CLOSEUP LACY\tab\tab\tab\par
\par
Waiting outside, pacing and looking at her watch. CLARK runs up to her. \par
\par
LACY\par
You're late. Very late.\par
\par
\tab CLARK\par
Gosh, I'm sorry, we better get in line.\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
Oh, Clark, you're so delightfully primitive.\par
\par
121\tab THE METRO CLUB - FRONT DOOR\par
\par
\tab Two beefy BOUNCERS stand side by side,. barring the way. A young COUPLE, hand-in-\par
hand, are trying to peek inside.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab YOUNG GUY\par
\tab\tab\tab See, it's our honeymoon and we just wanted\par
to have one dance here.\par
\par
\tab YOUNG GIRL\par
So I can tell everyone back home. Please? \par
One dance?\par
\par
\tab CLARK and LACY are behind them. The BOUNCER spots LACY and pushes the COUPLE \par
out of the way.\par
\par
BOUNCER\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Good evening, Miss Warfield.\par
\par
\tab He scowls at CLARK.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK \par
I'm with . . . her.\par
\tab\par
He hurries inside after LUCY.\par
\par
122\tab INT. METRO CLUB\par
\par
\tab Loud, packed, glitzy --  sensory overload. \par
\par
123\tab BACK TO CLARK AND LACY\par
\par
She guides him through the frenzy. They have to talk loudly to hear each other.\par
\par
CLARK \par
        (being polite)\par
I've never been in a place like this before.\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
This is Metropolis after hours! This is what you'll be \par
writing about. C'mon, let's dance.\par
\par
Forcing their way onto the dance floor, they start dancing. But it's so crowded, CLARK is \tab bumped and jostled incessantly. As is everyone else. But CLARK is the only one who stops \tab and says, 'Excuse me' every single time.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
123\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY \par
        (finally)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Clark!\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab          (he stops dancing) \par
They get the idea.\par
\par
\tab Now a Don Johnson surrogate cuts in on CLARK. CLARK backs away sheepishly.\par
\par
124\tab EXT. METRO CLUB - FRONT DOORS\par
\par
\tab CLARK squeezes between the TWO BOUNCERS.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Be right back. Need some fresh air.\par
\par
The BOUNCERS just shrug. CLARK looks up and down the block. He spots the young \par
COUPLE standing forlornly at the end of the long line. CLARK walks calmly the other way \par
until he turns the corner. Takes a deep breath ... and then ...\par
\par
125\tab EFFECTS: ZOOM! ONE LONG BLUR AS WE TRACK CLARK \par
\par
\tab Around the block, speeding beyond human perception.\par
\par
126\tab THE END OF THE LINE  -  THE YOUNG COUPLE \par
\par
They are there. And then they are not.\par
\par
127\tab EXT. METRO CLUB  -  FRONT DOOR \par
\par
\tab The TWO BOUNCERS lean against either side. They only feel a sudden shot of air.\par
\par
128\tab INT. METRO CLUB\tab -  ON THE DANCE FLOOR\par
\par
The YOUNG COUPLE suddenly find themselves right in the middle of their dream. They're \par
too stunned to move. CLARK acts as if he was just passing by. He leans over.\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I believe you're supposed to dance.\par
\par
\tab The nod and start dancing.\par
\par
\tab LACY \tab Obviously unhappy with the Don Johnson clone. Now the music changes. It's \par
romantic and bluesy. The floor empties out except for a few couples. Including the out-of-\par
towners.\par
\par
130\tab CLARK CUTS BACK IN\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Remember me?\par
\par
CLARK takes her hand. \par
\par
CLARK (Cont.) \par
I think this goes here.\par
\par
\tab He puts her hand on his shoulder. They dance in the ballroom position.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Don't tell me. You learned to dance at church socials.\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Actually, I had a crash course from my mother the \par
night before my prom.\par
\par
\tab CLARK and LACY dance the old-fashioned way.\par
\par
LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab My prom was so boring. We all flew to Paris the \par
next day to recover . . . Sometimes my whole life \par
seems boring. I thing maybe I should just give \par
everything away and go live among the poor people. \par
Then I remember how smashing I look in sable . . . \par
oh, it's all so confusing. You think I'm silly, don't you?\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab No ... Metropolis is a confusing place. Back in \par
Smallville -- my hometown -- everything was more \par
simple. People would sacrifice everything just to lend \par
a helping hand.\par
\par
LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab That's not what we were taught. 'Look out for number \par
one' -- that's daddy's golden rule ... he always ends up \par
with the gold.\par
\par
\tab The out-of-town YOUNG COUPLE is dancing with their eyes closed. They BUMP into \par
CLARK, shoving him closer to LACY. A moment of intimacy, then . . .\par
\par
LACY (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I bet you have some freckle-faced, pig-tailed girl \par
named Billy Jean waiting for you in Smallville.\par
 \par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
130\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
CLARK \par
Oh . . . no, there's no one back home.\par
\par
LACY \par
\tab\tab\tab\tab What about here?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Well, my career takes up a lot of my time.\par
\par
LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Don't tell me you're waiting for lightning to \par
strike. Wide-eyed romantics are an endangered \par
species.\par
\par
\tab CLARK\par
That sounds kind of pessimistic.\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
No, realistic. There's no magic in the world. Girls \par
just don't get swept off their feet anymore.\par
\par
\tab She is sincere and CLARK is obviously touched by her sadness.\par
\par
131\tab ANGLE - GROUND LEVEL\par
\par
CLARK and LACY, toe to toe, a forest of dancing feet around them. And then, ever so \par
slightly, LACY'S shoes LEAVE THE GROUND WITH CLARK. Just an inch above -- but \par
they are nevertheless dancing on air.\par
\par
132\tab CLOSE ON LACY\par
\par
Closes eyes for a moment. Then shakes her head.\par
\par
LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I feel kind of light-headed . . .\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK \par
         (gently) \par
Don't worry, I've got you.\par
\par
133\tab EXT. FRONT DOOR  -   THE TWO BOUNCERS \par
\par
\tab Standing at the door is the NUCLEAR MAN. He's dressed in what can only be called a \par
psychotic version of hip. His hair has been stood up on end.  \par
\par
ONE BOUNCER \par
You got a pass, Mister?\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN \par
          (smiles)\par
N-n-n-no . . .\par
\par
\tab The other BOUNCER gives him a little shove. \par
\par
SECOND BOUNCER\par
\tab\tab\tab Then scram, before you scare away the customers.\par
\par
\tab The NUCLEAR MAN looks down at where the BOUNCER shoved him. Then he reaches \par
out and lifts both  BOUNCERS   by their necks. We can HEAR the cracking of bones. With \par
ease, the MONSTER THROWS THE BOUNCERS . . . WHOOSH! The two BODIES crash \par
land in a dumpster behind the club.\par
\par
134\tab INSIDE THE METRO CLUB\par
\par
\tab LEX'S CREATURE is dazzled by the lights. The CLUB DJ hits the STROBE LIGHTS \par
turning all the guests into pulsing images. The NUCLEAR MAN bumps into dancers, knocks \par
over drinks, collides with waitresses, upending their trays. A walking disaster zone.\par
\par
135\tab A HIP GUY \par
\par
Carrying two drinks has them knocked out of his hands by the MONSTER. He turns and \tab throws a punch at the BEAST. The NUCLEAR MAN catches his fist. CRUNCH!  He \tab crushes it.\par
\par
136\tab BY A PILLAR\par
\par
\tab The NUCLEAR MAN holds on and switches to his X-RAY VISION.\par
\par
137\tab NUCLEAR MAN'S P.O.V.  -  ACROSS THE CLUB\par
\par
Scanning the crowd until he sweeps by. . .\par
\par
138\tab NUCLEAR MAN'S P.O.V.  -  CLARK AND LACY \par
\par
\tab Dancing, having a delightful time.\par
\par
139\tab ZEROING IN ON LACY -  MONSTER'S P.O.V.\par
\par
\tab He filters out everything in the club but her.\par
AMENDMENT No.4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised: 11-Sept- 86\par
\par
139\tab CONINUED\par
\par
\tab CLOSE ON HIS FACE - the loathsome CREATURE experiences something he doesn't quite \par
understand. But zing go the strings of his prefab heart. He's transfixed on LACY.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab WOMAN'S VOICE (O.S.)\par
\tab\tab\tab Hey, cutie, let's boogie.\par
\par
The NUCLEAR MAN turns to see an over-the-hill WOMAN, completely sauced, squeezed \par
into spandex pants, flirting.\par
\par
WOMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I like the rugged type.\par
\par
\tab She slips her arm around him. Whispers in his ear.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab WOMAN (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab You with anyone?\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab        (as he doesn't respond)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Come on, big boy. Let's slip away to \par
my place.\par
\par
\tab Thoroughly confused, he watches as she takes his big hand and pulls him out of the club.\par
\par
140\tab EXT. THE METRO CLUB  -  NIGHT\par
\par
\tab The NUCLEAR MAN and the drunken woman weave through the CROWD. She yanks him \par
along into the alleyway that runs beside the club.\par
\par
141\tab IN THE ALLEYWAY  -  NIGHT\par
\par
\tab LOVERS in silhouette. She stumbles up against him and undoes his shirt.\par
\par
142\tab ON HIS CHEST\par
\par
\tab Thoroughly repulsive, crackling and smoking. The WOMAN screams.\par
\par
143\tab INT. CLUB DANCE FLOOR  -  CLARK AND LACY \par
\par
\tab LACY is trying to figure out how CLARK feels about her.\par
\par
LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I know a romantic spot we can go for a nightcap. \par
I'II go get my purse. Don't disappear!\par
\par
\tab (NOTE: dialogue change necessary)\par
\par
AMENDMENT No.4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised: 11-Sept- 86\par
\par
144\tab CLOSE ON CLARK\par
\par
Using his SUPERHEARING, he detects the distant SCREAM. With difficulty, he disengages himself from LACY, hurries off the floor and re-emerges as SUPERMAN.\par
\par
145\tab EXT. ALLEYWAY -  NIGHT\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN rounds the corner as the WOMAN runs past and he sees:\par
\par
146\tab THE NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Standing at the far end of the alley - near the parking lot.\par
\par
147\tab CLOSER ON NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab He throws a huge garbage skip, which catches SUPERMAN unawares and knocks him \par
down.\par
\tab\par
\tab SUPERMAN pushes the skip aside and pursues NUCLEAR MAN round the corner.\par
\par
148\tab CLOSE ON SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN'S fist thumps him in the mouth: Caught unawares again.\par
\par
149\tab EXT. CAR PARK -  NIGHT\par
\par
\tab A massive fight ensues among the parked cars until finally\par
\par
150\tab ON THE SIDEWALK\par
\par
NUCLEAR MAN wrenches a lamppost from the sidewalk and brings it down onto SUPERMAN, who effortlessly catches the other end, swings it violently round and round and lets go.\par
\par
151\tab EXT. METROPOLIS STREET  -  NIGHT\par
\par
NUCLEAR MAN sails through the air.\par
\par
152\tab  EXT. METROPOLIS STREET  -  NIGHT\par
\par
NUCLEAR MAN arcs above the buildings. \par
\par
152A\tab CLOSE UP TRANSFORMER\par
\par
152B\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Hits the transformer with a tremendous impact and:\par
AMENDMENT No.4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised: 11-Sept- 86\par
\par
152C\tab EFFECTS:  FIZZ, CRACKLE,  WHOOMPH \par
\par
\tab The night is torn apart by a dazzling pyrotechnic display.\par
\par
153\tab BACK TO SUPERMAN BY THE ELECTRICITY POLE\par
\par
\tab He looks up at the wreckage of the electricity pole and down at the smoking ash all that is \par
left of NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
154\tab INT. LEX'S LAIR  -  NIGHT\par
\par
\tab LEX watches in disgust as LENNY carries the remnants of the monster into the laboratory.\par
\par
155\tab CLOSE ON THE REMNANTS\par
\par
\tab The last traces of NUCLEAR MAN. Or at least what was once the NUCLEAR MAN.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Superman broke your monster, Uncle Lex.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I must have miscalculated. How. . .\par
\par
LEX flops into a big leather chair. Rubs his eyes.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab Obviously normal radiation doesn't generate enough \par
mutant power in the cells. I need a greater source of \par
energy! If I could bake the genetic. material in the \par
core of the sun . . .\par
        (a moment of excitement,\par
         then he sits back)\par
. . . Impossible. Even I have no way to reach the sun.\par
\par
156\tab CLOSE ON THE ASH\par
\par
\tab The still smoking evidence of LEX'S mistake.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Poor Uncle Lex.\par
\par
157\tab EXT/ INT. WARFIELD'S LlMOUSINE  -  DAY \par
\par
\tab A stretched Mercedes.\par
\par
158\tab BACKSEAT  -  WARFIELD AND LACY\par
\par
WARFIELD\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab      (pats her hand)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Bringing the kid who wrote the letter to \par
Metropolis will be our greatest publicity \par
gimmick. And it was your idea! Perhaps it's\par
time to discuss giving you free reign at one \par
of my papers . . . Miss Publisher!\par
\par
\tab WARFIELD expects a big reaction. But LACY is staring out the window, something else' on \par
her mind. Mumbles aloud.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab Who does Clark Kent think he is anyway! He \par
never even said good night!\par
\par
\tab WARFIELD\par
Clark Kent! You socialized with him . . . a . . . \par
reporter!\par
\par
LACY \par
        (snapping to: she's \par
         said too much)\par
Oh . . . no . . . I mean, we just went  dancing . . .  \par
for  a story . . .\par
\par
\tab WARFIELD\par
         (a lecture)\par
Your grandfather had one iron rule that's stood me \par
well. Never fraternize with the help. Keep too your \par
own station. Am I clear?\par
\par
\tab LACY nods, chastised.\par
\par
159\tab EXT. METROPOLIS AIRPORT  -  DAY\par
\par
A private jet landing. On the side: Warfield Publications.\par
\par
160\tab EXT . THE JET PARKED  -  STAIRS AT THE DOOR\par
\par
\tab A crowd of REPORTERS has gathered. The door opens and JEREMY descends the stairs. \par
Waiting below for him is WARFIELD. A bank of microphones has been set by a podium. \par
WARFIELD ushers the scared BOY up to the crowd. He lets the PHOTOGRAPHERS get a \par
few shots in, then steps to the mike.\par
\par
WARFIELD\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Go ahead son. Tell the American public what \par
you told me.\par
\par
\tab JEREMY \par
        (softly) \par
I just said . . .\par
\par
\tab SNAP!  He's distracted by the PHOTOGRAPHERS.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab JEREMY (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . I just said I wished Superman would have \par
said 'yes' . . .\par
\par
161\tab INSERT:  SNAPSHOT  -  JEREMY  - FREEZE FRAME:\par
\par
Which spins like a pinwheel . . . blurring into . . .\par
\par
162\tab FRONT PAGE  -  DAILY PLANET \par
\par
\tab Screaming headline -- 'SUPERMAN TO KID: DROP DEAD.'\par
\par
LOIS (V.O.) \par
This time he's gone too far.\par
\par
163\tab INT. CITY ROOM  -  DAY\par
\par
JIMMY,  LOIS, and CLARK are staring at the latest edition. CLARK is heartbroken.  PERRY charges through. He looks more well turned-out than we have ever seen him double-breasted pinstripe suit. He carries the papers under his arm.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab PERRY\par
\tab\tab\tab I'm through taking it lying down.\par
\par
He storms out. Stops. Sticks his head back in.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab PERRY (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab If anybody wants me .I'll be down town.\par
\par
Then he's gone.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
163\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab JIMMY\par
\tab\tab\tab Did the Chief look different to you?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab He looked like my Dad did every time he \par
went to the bank to try and borrow money.\par
\par
\tab She notices CLARK staring intently at the headline. She crosses to him.\par
\par
LOIS (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Clark, there's nothing any of us can do. It's \par
Superman's decision. I'm sure he knows what \par
he's doing.\par
\tab\par
\tab CLARK takes the paper and eyes fixed on the headline, walks out of the city room.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE\par
\par
Amendment. No: 6     (pink) \tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 24-Sep-86\par
\par
164\tab INT. DAILY PLANET HALLWAY  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab CLARK is walking one way when WARFIELD and his cronies come the other way - \par
escorting JEREMY. He seems bewildered by it all.\par
\par
165\tab CLARK AND JEREMY PASS EACH OTHER\par
\par
\tab After a few steps, they both stop. JEREMY turns to look back at CLARK. CLARK offers a \par
smile. WARFIELD and his entourage pass on around the corner.\par
\par
JEREMY approaches CLARK.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab JEREMY \par
       (curiously)\par
Do I know you?\par
\par
\tab CLARK \par
        (a beat, then)\par
I'm Clark Kent, one of the staff reporters.\par
\par
\tab JEREMY \par
      (whispers nervously) \par
Do you know Superman ?\par
\par
\tab CLARK adjusts glasses, puts his hands in his pockets.\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Yes, I'm acquainted with him.\par
\par
\tab CLARK can see in JEREMY'S eyes a terrible confusion. CLARK moves closer.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Is there something you want, to tell him, son?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab JEREMY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab          (softly)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Just tell him I didn't mean to cause him trouble. \par
Tell him not to listen to what all these papers \par
are saying. I just want him to do what he thinks \par
is right. \par
\par
\tab CLARK is moved. He puts an arm on JEREMY'S shoulder. \par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Don't worry. I'm sure Superman cares a lot \par
more about what's in one boy's heart than all \par
the editorials.\par
Amendment. No: 6     (pink) \tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 24-Sep-86\par
\par
166\tab CLOSE ON CLARK\par
\par
\tab He's made up his mind.\par
\par
167\tab CLOSEUP SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Soaring through the stormy heights of the upper atmosphere. Gale force winds whip his cape.\par
\par
168\tab EXT. THE ARCTIC  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab The blue-white world of frozen seas and perpetual daylight. SUPERMAN glides toward what \par
seems to be glacial mountains, dazzling in reflected light.\par
\par
169\tab SUPERMAN LANDS\par
\par
\tab He stands for a moment at the base of icy peaks. His thoughts racing. Finally, he stamp his \par
foot against the frozen tundra. The ground shakes and shivers rumble through the ice. \par
Thunderous echoes resound.\par
\par
170\tab THE SNOW-COVERED MOUNTAINS \par
\par
\tab Respond to the pounding tremors. Snow begins to shake loose, snowing down, revealing the \par
glimmering surfaces of THE FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE.\par
\par
171\tab INT. FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN stands in the centre of the great cavern. Smooth glazed walls surround him. \par
The green crystals containing the history of KRYPTON give off emerald lights that dance \par
about the ice palace.\par
\par
172\tab CLOSEUP SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab He touches and activates the crystals.\par
\par
173\tab SUPERMAN'S P.O.V.  -  360 DEGREES\par
\par
All around him the walls came alive with the distorted sound and image of the past.\par
\par
(footage from SUPERMAN I to be intercut)\par
\par
174\tab THE PLANET KRYPTON\par
\par
\tab From outer space as the cataclysm overwhelms it. One small ROCKET escapes this fiery \par
apocalypse. The planet explodes. Disintegrating before our eyes.\par
\par
175\tab SUPERMAN'S REACTION\par
\par
\tab As the terrible fate of his natural home plays once more.\par
\par
176\tab  CLOSEUP - SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Wondering if his decision now might have the same effect. Around the cavern, the lights and \par
voices soften until they are no more than a polyphony of sighs and a fantasy of colors.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab I know I have been forbidden to act, but now \par
the Earth awaits a fate as terrible as Krypton's.\par
\par
A beat, and then . . . the great cavern erupts in thunderous cacophony. Sonic vibrations  send SUPERMAN falling to his knees. Another image appears before him.\par
\par
177\tab THE PLANET EARTH\par
\par
\tab A celestial garden across the universe from KRYPTON. The voices of the ELDERS that \par
once argued with JOR-EL now assault his son.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab ONE VOICE\par
\tab\tab\tab The earth is too primitive. You can flee to new \par
worlds where war is long forgotten.\par
\par
\tab SECOND VOICE \par
If you teach the world to put its fate in any one \par
man -- even yourself -- you are teaching them to \par
be betrayed . . .\par
\par
\tab The word 'betrayed' echoes as the image disappears. The bright sunlight of the northern \par
world floods into the Fortress.\par
\par
SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab You have taught me well . . . but sometimes there \par
is more to learn from children than the wisest of \par
men.\par
\par
178\tab EXT. SIDEWALK CAFE  -  METROPOLIS  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab An Eastside trendy bistro catering to the gold card crowd. LOIS and LACY at an outside \par
table.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab The notion that your father would stoop low \par
enough to attack Superman just to sell more \par
papers . . .\par
\par
\tab LACY cuts her off. Her mind is elsewhere.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I know I'm not exactly a Girl Scout but . . . \par
maybe if I show him I'm trying . . . he'll \par
like me.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS \par
        (off balance)\par
Who?\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
Clark. He's late again. \par
         (frustrated)\par
I can't figure him out.\par
\par
LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab That's because there's nothing to figure out. Now \par
will you please pay attention. I'm not through \par
insulting your father.\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
Lois, have you ever fallen for a guy and he's not \par
like other guys . . . he's different. It's like you come \par
from two different worlds.\par
\par
\tab A major chord sounds in LOIS'S heart.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS \par
      (dreamy)\par
And your heart beats faster just thinking about \par
him.\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
Right . . . you want to tell him how you feel . . .\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
178\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab LOIS \par
         (wistful) \par
But he's never there.\par
\par
LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab       (sisters in arms)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Why, Lois, I didn't know . . . Who is he?\par
\par
SOUND:  CRASH! A waiter drops a tray of glasses. The GIRLS turn to look.\par
\par
WAITER \par
        (French accent)\par
Look, up in the sky . . . It's . . .\par
\par
\tab LOIS follows his gaze.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS \par
      (softly)\par
Superman. . . \par
\par
179\tab P.O.V.  -  ABOVE THE TALL BUILDINGS  -  SUPERMAN\par
\par
Descending between the concrete canyons of Metropolis. Flying lower and lower until he hovers just above the traffic.\par
\par
180\tab EXT. \tab CITY STREET  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab Traffic is stopping. Pedestrians suddenly forget their business obligations. All eyes looking \par
up towards . . .\par
\par
181\tab ANGLE UP  -  SUPERMAN\par
\par
Floating overhead. He's looking for 'something or someone.\par
\par
182\tab CLOSEUP  -  A HOT DOG WITH RELISH\par
\par
JEREMY is poised at a Sabrett stand, holding the wiener to his mouth. The FLASH of a camera. JIMMY OLSEN steps forward.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab JIMMY\par
\tab\tab\tab Got it!\par
     (looking around)\par
Mr. Warfield said he wanted pictures of you with \par
lots of local color, but I can't think of anything else \par
really special.\par
\par
183\tab JIMMY'S P.O.V.  -  THROUGH THE CAMERA\par
\par
SUPERMAN steps into the frame.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab JIMMY \par
       (stunned) \par
What a scoop!\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN puts his arm around JEREMY. JIMMY snaps the picture.\par
\par
SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Would you mind taking a walk with me?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab JEREMY\tab\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Absolutely!\par
\par
SCRIPT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE\par
\par
AMENDMENT  NO. 11      (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised: 30-Oct-86\par
\par
184\tab FRONT ANGLE TRACKING  -  SUPERMAN AND JEREMY\par
\par
\tab They stride forward along the busy Metropolis street. In their wake a hundred double-takes, \par
astonished glances. JIMMY runs along, taking pictures. A few curious onlookers begin to \par
follow SUPERMAN. He never varies his pace. Eyes forward. Across a busy intersection. \par
Horns blare in recognition. The crowd swells behind him. He looks up.\par
\par
185\tab SUPERMAN'S P.O.V. - A HUNDRED FLAGPOLES - AT THE U.N. \par
\par
\tab The flags of the nations. Every colour and every pattern imaginable. They lead in a straight \par
row along the river. SUPERMAN quickens his step. JEREMY keeps up. The crowd now \par
spills over into the street. POLICE are rushing in to control the excited throng. A \par
Volkswagen car forces its way through. LOIS is driving.\par
\par
186\tab LOIS AND LACY\par
\par
Jump out of the car. Start to push their way through the crowd.\par
\par
187\tab INT. U.N. LOBBY  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN continues his march across the gleaming marble floor. Two U.N. \par
PATROLMEN, one CHINESE, one SWEDISH, stand guard at the doors to the assembly. \par
They turn to see SUPERMAN leading a small army of citizens behind him.\par
\par
CHINESE PATROLMAN \par
(to his partner)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I don't think he has a pass.\par
\par
SWEDISH PATROLMAN \par
I don't think he needs one.\par
\par
\tab THE PATROLMEN OPEN THE DOORS TO THE ASSEMBLY. \par
\par
SUPERMAN turns to JEREMY.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab Would you mind waiting for me in the \par
visitor's gallery?\par
\par
JEREMY \par
       (still overwhelmed) \par
N-no...I mean...you bet.\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN steps past the PATROLMEN and enters.\par
\par
188\tab INT. U.N. GENERAL ASSEMBLY\par
\par
\tab On the podium, the Speaker abruptly stops his harangue. The SECRETARY GENERAL, a \par
Pakistani woman, wearing a Sari, stands up. Around one by one, delegates turn their heads. \par
Some drop their translator earplugs.\par
\par
189\tab DOWN THE CENTER AISLE  -  SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Walking slowly, humbly down the sloped steps. The hall falls silent. Country by country, \par
delegates rise from their seats.\par
\par
190\tab AT THE PODIUM\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN looks up at the SECRETARY GENERAL.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Madame Secretary, I represent no country. May I \par
address the delegates?\par
\par
\tab SECRETARY GENERAL \par
       (fights to stay calm)\par
Yes, well... you need a sponsor.\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN turns to the delegates. A beat, then all their hands go up.\par
\par
SECRETARY GENERAL \par
         (smiles)\par
I believe that will do. Please.\par
\par
She holds out her hand to the mike. SUPERMAN walks to the stairs of the podium.\par
\par
191\tab UP IN THE GALLERY\par
\par
\tab REPORTERS are scrambling for the available seats.  JEREMY looks lost. Someone grabs \par
his arm.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab Come with me.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab JEREMY \par
This is intense!\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
191\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab She pulls him up front where LACY and JIMMY OLSEN have wrestled front seats in the \par
balcony. LOIS gazes down at the extraordinary spectacle.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY \par
      (whispers) \par
What's he going to say?\par
\par
LOIS \par
(mesmerized) \par
Something . . . wonderful.\par
\par
192\tab FROM THE PODIUM  -  SUPERMAN'S P.O.V.\par
\par
\tab He waits for the DELEGATES to settle into their seats. Before him is every race and every \par
nation on Earth. He steps forward and speaks.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab For many years I've lived among you as \par
a visitor. I've seen beauty in your many \par
cultures and I've felt joy in your many \par
accomplishments. . . I've also seen the \par
folly of your wars . . .\par
\par
193\tab PAN THE HALL\par
\par
MEN in dashikis and women in chadors, visitors with young infants, bureaucrats and house staff  --  all rapt with attention .\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab . . . As of today, I am no longer a visitor.\par
\tab\tab\tab        (a beat, his voice grows stronger)\par
\tab\tab\tab The Earth is my home too. We cannot live in \par
fear. I cannot watch you stumble into the madness \par
of nuclear destruction. So I have come to a decision . . .\par
\par
194\tab ON THE VISITOR'S GALLERY\par
\par
\tab JEREMY leans forward.  LOIS and JIMMY clasp hands.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I am going to do what your governments have been \par
unable to do. . . I will rid our planet of all nuclear \par
weapons.\par
\par
195\tab THE GENERAL ASSEMBLEY\par
\par
\tab  A second of lag time as the translations are made. Then the delegates leap to their feet in \par
wild cheering.\par
\par
196\tab VISITORS BALCONY\par
\par
The civilians applaud, many in tears. LOIS puts her fingers to her mouth to whistle. JIMMY and LACY hug.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab JEREMY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab       (rebel yell)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab All-right !\par
\par
SCRIPT CONTINUES NEXT PAGE\par
\par
Amendment No. 2       (pink) \tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 11-Aug-86\par
\par
197\tab EXT. BENEATH THE PACIFIC OCEAN\par
\par
\tab Great schools of fish ride the cold currents of the planet's deepest sea.\par
\par
198\tab A NUCLEAR SUBMARINE - U.S. S. MELVILLE: Stock Shot\par
\tab\par
\tab Cruises silently into view. Another hunter of the deep.\par
\par
199\tab EXT. THE SURFACE OF THE OCEAN  -  DAY: Stock Shot.\par
\par
\tab Small whitecaps decorate the endless blue-green sea. Balmy cloud move by.\par
\par
200\tab A WHITE BUBBLE:  Stock Shot\par
\par
\tab Of turbulent water suddenly forms, sending sharp waves off around it.\par
\par
201\tab BREAKING THE SURFACE:  Stock Shot\par
\par
\tab Seawater steaming from its hot exhaust, a missile rises into the air.\par
\par
202\tab EXT. SKY/SPACE  -  SUPERMAN\par
\par
He reacts to the missile and turns toward it.\par
\par
203\tab INT. U.S. SUBMARINE\par
\par
A grey-haired COMMANDER stands over a SAILOR checking the radar screen.\par
\par
204\tab EXT. PENTAGON -  DAY -  ESTABLISHING: Stock shot \par
\par
205\tab INT. PENTAGON  -  WAR ROOM\par
\par
\tab The secret command center. A large group of senior officers, civilian official. and \par
congressmen watching . . .\par
\par
206\tab AN ELECTRONIC SCREEN\par
\par
One half blue, the other red. Superimposed are rows of small missiles  --  thousands  -- against the grid of a graph.\par
\par
207\tab  CLOSE ON THE SCREEN\par
\par
\tab Two blips converge - one representing SUPERMAN, the other the Polaris missile. All heads \par
in the room turn to watch.\par
\par
Amendment No. 2       (pink) \tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 11-Aug-86\par
\par
207A\tab  EXT. SPACE\par
\par
SUPERMAN catches the rocket, extinguishes the engine, and guides it away.\par
\par
207B\tab INT. U.S. SUBMARINE\par
\par
\tab Still watching the radar screen. \par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SAILOR\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab He's got it, sir. Congratulations!\par
\par
The SAILOR shakes hands with the COMMANDER while the CREW cheers.\par
\par
207C\tab INT. PENTAGON  -  WAR ROOM\par
\par
A silver-haired SENATOR turns to the uniformed  CHIEF OF STAFF\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab SENATOR\par
\tab\tab\tab So far, so good.\par
\tab\tab\tab        (shakes his head)\par
\tab\tab\tab It will take even Superman a long time to\par
dispose of these arsenals.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CHIEF OF STAFF \par
Let's just make sure he doesn't leave one side with \par
few souvenirs.\par
\par
\tab SENATOR \par
        (snaps) \par
I trust Superman.\par
\par
\tab CHIEF OF STAFF\par
So do I. But . . . he's the only person I do trust.\par
\par
208\tab EXT. SNOWSCAPE  -  RUSSIA - DAY \par
\par
A Soviet missile launcher flanked by CREW on foot and with its attendant control moves \par
into view and comes to a halt. \par
\par
209\tab MISSILE LAUNCHER MEMBERS VEHICLE\par
\par
\tab The CREW prepares for the launch.\par
\par
210\tab RISING FROM THE LAUNCHER \par
\par
A nuclear MISSILE. It trembles, almost like slow motion.\par
\par
Amendment No. 2       (pink) \tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 11-Aug-86\par
\par
211\tab LONG SHOT  -  LAUNCHER \par
\tab\par
\tab A fiery burst and then the dreaded contrail arcs across the sky over the frozen landscape.\par
\par
211A INT. PENTAGON WAR ROOM  -  ELECTRONIC SCREEN \par
\par
Again the two blips converge.\par
\par
212\tab SPACE\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN rides the deadly Soviet missile, guiding it out of the atmosphere. The first step \par
of his long peace mission.\par
\par
213\tab LOOKING DOWN FROM THE STRATOSPHERE\par
\par
\tab We can see the outline of Russia on the curve of the Earth's horizon. A white dot grows \par
larger rapidly until we identify SUPERMAN and his heavy load.\par
\par
214\tab EXT. SPACE AND GIANT STEEL NET\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN guides the missile into a vast net constructed of steel hawsers which is floating \par
in space and filled to capacity with the world's nuclear missiles. He dumps the missile with \par
the others and closes the net.\par
\par
215\tab MOVING INTO FRAME  -  THE SUN\par
\par
The yellow star in the sky source of life on Earth, is actually a tremendous concoction of nuclear fusion. Great tentacles of fire roar off its surface. Storms of a billion megaton force bubble in its core.\par
\par
216\tab EXT.  SPACE\par
\par
\tab With a great effort SUPERMAN whirls the huge net around and around and unleashes it. The \par
net grows smaller and smaller on its path to the sun. We lose sight of it for a beat. Then, one \par
vibrant orange explosion tells us it has been destroyed. SUPERMAN hovers for a Moment, \par
and then turns for home.\par
\par
217\tab INT. METROPOLIS TOWER  -  LEX'S LAIR  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab A God's eye view of the city. Just the way LEX likes it.\par
\par
218\tab THREE MEN\par
\par
\tab Stand around a table, eyeing each other with suspicion and fear.\par
\par
Amendment No. 2       (pink) \tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 11-Aug-86\par
\par
219\tab THE DOOR OPENS \par
\par
All three MEN pull out small revolvers and point them at . . .\par
\par
220\tab LEX LUTHOR\par
\par
\tab Hands go up, a smile of seduction comes on.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Nice to see you too, gentleman. If we can just \par
relax, I'll get started with the introductions.\par
\par
\tab The three reluctantly put away their guns and take seats. Now LEX puts on the charm. The \par
MEN eye LEX warily as he strolls around the table and rests his hand on HARRY \par
HOWLER, a fidgety porcine intellectual.\par
\par
LEX (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab From the land of the free and the home of the \par
cost overrun, let's welcome Harry Howler, \par
nuclear strategist for America's top think tank \par
and a great warmonger in his own right . . .\par
\par
\tab LEX now moves around to DUBOIS, an impeccably dressed, silver-haired gentleman.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . and next, a hearty bienvenu to Jean-Pierre \par
DuBois, nuclear warhead dealer to the world. \par
His motto ... " if you didn't buy it from Jean Pierre, \par
you didn't buy it on the black market" . . .\par
\par
\tab Third is ROMOFF, a bushy-eyebrowed Soviet General in full uniform.\par
\par
LEX (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . Our third guest has a bad rap for always trying to \par
drag his country into war. Some people like to call \par
General Romoff the Mad Russian, but to me he's \par
just . . . eccentric.\par
\par
\tab SOUND:  BAM! A loud retort off screen and ROMOFF jumps up, pulling out a BARETTA \par
from his pocket. The others dive under the table, drawing their own guns.\par
\par
ROMOFF\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab If this is a CIA trap, you'll never take me alive!\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
220\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab LEX looks to the door and frowns.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
        (points)\par
My nephew LENNY is learning the drums.\par
        (he goes to ROMOFF \par
         and takes his gun)\par
Guns don't kill people -- people kill people. Look, \par
I know you're all a little choked up right now\par
         (saunters by each man)\par
. . . overcome by the joy of knowing that Superman \par
is ending the arms race . . . Think of it, Dubois, \par
you can finally retire. You can go into something \par
nice like home appliances. There's a real mark-up \par
in dishwashers . . .\par
\par
\tab The guests have slouched low in their chairs.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab HOWLER\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Get to the point.\par
\par
\tab LEX opens his arms. His smile can only be called Devilish.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab The points is that I, Lex Luthor, the greatest criminal \par
mind of the modern era, have discovered a way\par
to destroy Superman!\par
\par
SOUND: BAM!   On LEX'S last word, the room is drowned with the pounding of the \par
world's worst drum solo\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (Cont.)\par
       (keeping his smile) \par
Oh, Lenny. . . ?\par
      (louder)\par
Lenny!\par
     (sighs)\par
Any of you guys have teenagers at home?\par
    (screams ferociously) \par
LEONARD!\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
220\tab CONTINUED\par
\tab\tab\tab\par
The drumming stops. Sounds of running. LENNY skids into the room, holding a pair \par
of drumsticks. LEX holds out his hand. LENNY is a forlorn teenager as he stands \par
over the sticks. LEX breaks them in half.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab Gee, Uncle Lex, I was just getting to the \par
good part.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
Get the box, nephew.\par
\par
\tab LENNY runs out.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab DUBOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab         (icy)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I warn you, Luthor, if you've dragged us here just \par
to tell us you possess a piece of kryptonite . . .\par
\par
\tab ROMOFF\par
We've all tried to use kryptonite before.\par
\par
\tab LEX throws up his hands.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Doesn't the word 'genius' mean anything these \par
days?\par
      (he opens the curtains) \par
Behold, my unscrupulous friends . . .\par
\par
221\tab OUT THE WINDOW\par
\par
\tab A spectacular view of Metropolis is barely visible for the blinding rays of the SUN in the \par
sky.\par
\tab\par
HOWLER \par
Close the curtains. The sun is hurting my eyes.\par
\par
\tab LEX\par
Of course it is. Do you know what the sun is? Why it's \par
just one huge nuclear bomb. A bomb with enough \par
radiation to incinerate an average man like . . .\par
       (he snaps his finger)\par
that.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
221\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab HOWLER\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab But Superman isn't an average man.\par
\par
LEX \par
       (acts offended) \par
And what am I? A Shriner? No, If you'll join \par
forces with me, together we can make the world \par
safe for war profits again.\par
\par
ROMOFF \par
 \tab\tab\tab\tab       (biting the hook) \par
What is your plan?\par
\par
\tab LENNY runs back in carrying a glass case in rests the petri dish of genetic material.\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Boys, old Lex has a secret recipe in this dish . . . \par
call it a genetic stew. You help me place it on one \par
of your missiles and I promise you . . . if Superman \par
throws it into the sun, he'll get the biggest surprise \par
of his life. I'll be able to introduce Superman to his \par
first nightmare . . . a Nuclear Man!\par
\par
\tab HOWLER\par
And this so-called . . . Nuclear Man. . . of yours can \par
defeat Superman?\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Do people die in Italian Operas? Gentlemen, if all goes \par
to plan Nuclear Man will return from the sun with \par
power awesome enough to do what none before him \par
has ever been able to . . . pierce Superman's skin. He'll \par
be mortal, he'll get sick . . . and we'll dance on his grave.\par
\par
\tab DUBOIS \par
        (apprehensive)\par
Why should we make a deal with a notorious scoundrel \par
like you?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
AMENDMENT NO.3 \tab (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised: 29-Aug-86 \par
\par
LEX\par
Don't!...Then the world will have eternal peace and \par
you boys will have to find day jobs. Just remember, \par
the more fear we make, the more loot you take. As \par
long as the world hangs on the brink of war, the good \par
life is available to every criminal . . . regardless of race, \par
religion or natural origin!\par
\par
\tab LEX has delivered his holy creed.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab HOWLER\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab And what do we get out of it?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab        (goes to the window)\tab\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab If my plan works, gentlemen, I'll just take a tiny \par
commission . . . something . . .appropriate. . . a \par
number with a lot of zeros after it.\par
\par
222\tab EXT. FORT MASON  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab Shooting down onto: The doorway of a gigantic hangar. A FIGURE comes out.\par
\par
223\tab CLOSER ON THE FIGURE\par
\par
\tab A U.S. AIR FORCE GENERAL, sporting a moustache, military cap pulled down over his \par
eyes, pauses to light a cigar.\par
\par
224\tab TOP SHOT\par
\par
\tab Cigar lit, the GENERAL resumes walking forward - to be followed out of the hangar by a \par
massive MISSILE TRANSPORTER. The GENERAL enters a bunker.\par
\par
225\tab INT. BUNKER  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab The GENERAL joins a SECOND GENERAL standing with other OFFICERS at the \par
observation slit to see:\par
\par
226\tab THEIR P.O.V. - THROUGH SLIT  - MISSILE TRANSPORTER \par
\par
\tab The giant transporter with its deadly cargo lumbers slowly past.\par
\par
226A\tab INT. BUNKER  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab The GENERALS raise their binoculars.\par
\par
AMENDMENT NO.3 \tab (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised: 29-Aug-86 \par
\par
226B\tab EXT. BUNKER. DAY\par
\par
\tab The TRANSPORTER continues on its way.\par
\par
226C\tab CLOSE ON MISSILE - BINOCULAR MATTE -  DAY\par
\par
\tab The GENERAL'S P.O.V. - a mysterious box attached to the side of the missile.\par
\par
226D\tab EXT. RUNWAY -  DAY\par
\par
\tab The TRANSPORTER rumbles away down the runway. Reaching the end it raises the \par
missile.\par
\par
226E\tab EXT. BUNKER  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab The GENERALS, binoculars raised, look out from the bunker.\par
\par
226F\tab INT. BUNKER  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab The, order is given to fire.\par
\par
226G\tab EXT. RUNWAY  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab The missile is launched.\par
\par
226H\tab INT. BUNKER  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab The TWO GENERALS. Watching. One lowers his field glasses. It's HOWLER.\par
\par
HOWLER\par
\tab\tab\tab               (whispers nervously to the\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab    GENERAL we followed into\par
    the bunker)\par
I got your payload on this missile. This is the only chance \par
we'll have for Superman to throw it into the sun.\par
\par
\tab The OTHER GENERAL lowers his binoculars. It's LEX. He obviously enjoys being \par
disguised in military garb.\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Stop shivering. Everything's working perfectly.\par
\par
227\tab SUPERMAN IN SPACE\par
\par
Interrupting the missile and guiding the deadly load towards the sun.\par
\par
AMENDMENT NO.3 \tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised: 29-Aug-86 (pink)\par
\par
228\tab WITH A MIGHTY HEAVE  - SUPERMAN THROWS \par
\par
The missile across space. It spirals towards the fiery furnace. Smaller and smaller until it \par
plunges into the nuclear soup.\par
\par
229\tab SUPERMAN TURNS TO LEAVE\par
\par
\tab A beat, then the SUN FLARES behind him. In the deathly silence of the chemical chain \par
reaction, LUTHOR'S experiment erupts.\par
\par
230\tab SUPERMAN'S P.O.V.\par
\par
He gazes back toward the sun. Nothing seems amiss. He circles the Earth and heads for Metropolis.\par
\par
231\tab ZOOMING BACK TO THE SUN  -  WE WATCH \par
\par
\tab The furious tentacles of flame flicker, once, twice, then tear away from the young star.\par
\par
232\tab THE FLAME IN SPACE  -  SPINS INTO A SHAPE\par
\par
\tab In the terrible pangs of birth, something forms, something HUMAN in morphology, \par
awakening to its own existence.\par
\par
233\tab TUMBLING TOWARDS EARTH\par
\par
\tab As it falls it sheds its gaseous cocoon, finally exploding apart. It is born . . .\par
\par
234\tab THE NUCLEAR MAN REBORN\par
\par
\tab We examine it as it examines itself. Its rippling sinews glow with the heat of atomic fusion. \par
On his chiseled face is a demonic scowl.\par
\par
235\tab CLOSER\par
\par
The creature is magnificent! Illuminous. And much more frightening than the original creature.\par
\par
236\tab CLOSEUP: NUCLEAR MAN'S EYES\par
\par
\tab They suddenly glow bright red, like two searing hot coals embedded in flesh. Then they cool \par
down and return to normal.\par
\par
237\tab NEW ANGLE: THE NUCLEAR MAN'S P.O.V.  -  THE EARTH\par
\par
\tab He circles wildly as if angered by something or someone. Then he shoots for earth with a \par
ROAR that he breathes out in waves of fire.\par
\par
238\tab INT. METRO SPORT CLUB  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab A state of the art fitness centre for the young and affluent.\par
\par
239\tab AN AEROBICS CLASS\par
\par
\tab We SEE the mirrored reflection of rows and rows of young men and women doing bouncy \par
calisthenics to a disco trash beat. MOVING DOWN THE ROWS we spot LACY in happy \par
sync with the class. NEXT TO HER we pick up CLARK KENT -- in a baggy sweatsuit that \par
both obscures his physique and, with his glasses, makes him look more appropriate for \par
remedial education. He's perpetually one beat behind. Suddenly the whole class turns to the \par
right. CLARK turns left. Then CLARK turns right and they turn left.\par
\par
CLARK \par
         (to LACY)\par
Maybe I should sit this one out.\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
Don't give up. This is a perfect subject for your \par
series on young Metropolis. Now let's get those \par
knees up!\par
\par
240\tab NAUTILUS ROOM  -  LATER\par
\par
\tab LACY and CLARK and lots of lithe bodies on the weight machines. LACY sits down at an \par
Overhead Pull Bar and counts off a quick 10.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab Now you try, Clark. We'll start you off with \par
60 pounds.\par
\par
\tab CLARK \par
        (sighs)\par
If you say so. Here goes.\par
\par
\tab He starts to pull at the bar. Straining he gets it halfway down. Then he loses his grip. It acts \par
like a catapult sending CLARK off his chair and onto the floor.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab VOICE (O.S.) \par
Need some help?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
240\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
Standing over CLARK is PAUL a blow-dried denizen of the club. Tall, well-pumped and\par
proud as a peacock. PAUL gives CLARK a hand up. Speaks to LACY.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab PAUL \par
  \tab\tab\tab\tab         (smirks)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I guess your friend doesn't know his own strength.\par
\par
\tab He pulls CLARK up.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Clark, this is Paul.\par
\par
\tab PAUL lifts a bar with four giant weights attached.\par
\par
PAUL \par
                 \tab     \tab        (to CLARK)\par
\tab\tab\tab Want to try this one, Clark?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK \par
I don't think so.\par
\par
\tab He hands it to CLARK who immediately follows the bar to the floor. The whole room laughs \par
at CLARK.\par
\par
PAUL \par
No pain, no gain.\par
\par
\tab PAUL walks away to continue his workout while LACY helps CLARK up.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab He's a jerk. I never noticed it before. Seems like \par
a lot of people I know are jerks . . .\par
 \tab         (looks up at him)\par
\tab . . . Maybe you think the same thing about me. \par
That's why you keep avoiding me.\par
\par
\tab CLARK \par
I'm not avoiding you. I've been very busy and . . . \par
I like you . . . I really do.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
Amendment No: 7 (pink) \tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 29-Sep-86\par
\par
240\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab LACY pounces.\par
\par
LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Then prove it. Lois is doing an interview with \par
Superman about his peace mission . . .\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Yes, I know. I'm sure it will be a great story.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY \par
        (excited)\par
I'll just invite them both to my hotel suite and we'll \par
have high tea. It's very chic.\par
\par
CLARK is trapped.\par
\par
CLARK \par
       (stumbling) \par
Gee, I don't think . . .\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
Come early. The view is so romantic from \par
my balcony.\par
\par
PAUL comes over to have another joke at CLARK'S expense. He tests the largest barbell. It \par
won't budge. Then taps CLARK.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab PAUL \par
      (smirking)\par
Could you hand me those weights, Clark? They're \par
very light.\par
\par
\tab CLARK \par
        (horrified) \par
I mean, Lacy . . .\par
\par
\tab LACY waves and runs into the girl's locker room. PAUL nudges CLARK again.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab PAUL\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Well . . .!\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
Amendment No: 7 (pink) \tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 29-Sep-86\par
\par
240\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
Distracted, CLARK easily tosses the heavy weight to PAUL who flips over backwards with it. Crashing into the floor, pinning PAUL beneath it.\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab No pain, no gain.\par
\par
241\tab EXT. METROPOLIS TOWER  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab A flash of light across the sky. Here, then gone. A SOUND: WHOOSH! In the air.\par
\par
242\tab INT. LEX'S LAIR  - DAY\par
\par
\tab LEX is pacing back and forth. LENNY struts back and forth in time with LEX, (carrying a \par
bundle of clothing).\par
 \tab\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Hey, Uncle Lex, how's the Nuclear Guy goin' to \par
find his way here?\par
\par
\tab LEX\par
Oh Leonard . . . When I sent the remains of my \par
last experiment . . .\par
\par
LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab The one Superman wrecked up?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Not how I might have put it, but, correct. The remains \par
I sent to the sun included the creatures genetic memory. \par
He'll remember everything that he experienced. Not to \par
worry. He'll find his way back to me. \par
       (suddenly stops)\par
Did you hear that?\par
\par
\tab LENNY\par
You're spookin' me out, Uncle Lex.\par
\par
LEX \par
        (he points O.S.)\par
There!\par
\par
\tab LENNY literally jumps behind LEX. They squint and shade their eyes.\par
\par
Amendment No: 7 (pink) \tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 29-Sep-86\par
\par
243\tab INT. VESTIBULE  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab Their P.O.V. of NUCLEAR MAN.\par
\par
\tab He stands in a shaft of sunlight just inside the doors leading to the Observation Deck. In this \par
calm stage he looks quite human . . . Godly . . . Bronze . . . muscular, and quite naked.\par
\par
LEX and LENNY move towards him .\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab Hey! He looks . . . normal.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab He's . . .  beautiful. Perfect.\par
\tab\tab\tab       \par
LEX indicates the clothing that LENNY carries. LENNY cautiously passes the stuff to \par
NUCLEAR MAN and ducks back behind LEX again.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab I. . . I'm . . . I'm incredible.\par
\tab\tab\tab         (to the BEAST)\par
\tab\tab\tab Welcome back home, Nuclear Man. Your father \par
is happy to see you.\par
\par
\tab A less frightening NUCLEAR MAN, now dressed, seems to show an emotion the old \par
creature could never have known - confidence. Almost arrogance.\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab First things first. I want to give you a few tests. \par
Check your reflexes.\par
\par
\tab LEX prods the NUCLEAR MAN casually with a steel ruler.\par
\par
244\tab NUCLEAR  MAN' S EYES\par
\par
\tab Glow red with anger. The ruler MELTS against his skin. The NUCLEAR MAN knocks the \par
deformed ruler away. He hisses and his claws appear.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab I hadn't counted on this but . . . \par
     ( it comes- to him)\par
. . . of course - the power of the sun has given him \par
internally generated heat. I am a ...\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
244\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
NUCLEAR MAN \par
 \tab\tab\tab\tab         (slowly)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab You are . . . \par
\par
LEX \par
       (helping) \par
What? A genius? . . . an inspiration?\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
You are . . . nothing. I am father now.\par
\par
\tab LENNY cracks up.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab     (still the boss, steps closer \par
     for a face to face \par
      confrontation)\par
Hey! Just remember I made you. \par
\par
\tab LENNY\par
You're just an experiment, freako!\par
\par
245\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab His eyes flick over to LENNY, seeing him almost for the first time. He slowly raises his hand \par
towards him.\par
\par
246\tab LENNY\par
\par
\tab Is stopped dead in his tracks as if momentarily frozen. He shakes his head and realizes that he \par
is slowly levitating. He floats up halfway to the ceiling. \par
\par
247\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Gestures with his hand in an almost casual circular motion.\par
\par
247A\tab LENNY\par
\par
\tab Spins and revolves as he is flown, slowly at first, around the room.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Hey, no . . .\par
\par
Amendment No: 7 (pink) \tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 29-Sep-86\par
\par
247B\tab NUCLEAR MAN WITH LEX\par
\par
\tab Returns LEX'S stare as LENNY circulates in B.G.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I am an experiment? I am freako?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
      (unconcerned \par
       with LENNY)\par
I made you, and I can destroy you.\par
\par
NUCLEAR MAN toys with the word 'destroy'.\par
\par
247C\tab LENNY\par
\par
\tab In full flight passes through SHOT several times.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab         (pass one)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . I was just goofing around really . . .\par
        (pass two)\par
. . . if anybody's a freako around here . . .\par
        (pass three) \par
. . . it's me!\par
\par
247D\tab NUCLEAR MAN WITH LEX\par
\par
\tab Still eye to eye.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Destroy . . ? Destroy Superman now!\par
\par
\tab We hear LENNY crash to the floor O.S.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab You remembered. You sweet thing, but not quite \par
yet. Come on inside, we'll discuss the perfect way \par
to do it.\par
\par
LEX and NUCLEAR MAN move out.\par
\par
Amendment No: 7 (pink) \tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 29-Sep-86\par
\par
247E\tab INT. LEX'S LAIR  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab LEX enters the lair from the Vestibule alone to  find LENNY recovering from his crash.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
What was that about?\par
\par
\tab LENNY\par
Didn't you see it? He lifted me up and crashed \par
me down.\par
\par
\tab LEX\par
Hmm . . . Nuclear levitation. Now that's a trick that \par
could come in handy.\par
\par
During this  LENNY has been staring off towards the Vestibule. He draws LEX'S attention to what he sees. Both look off at:\par
\par
248\tab DELETED\par
\par
249\tab FROZEN JUST INSIDE THE DOORWAY \par
\par
\tab Their P.O.V.\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN has stopped in mid-step. He has stepped out of the shaft of sunlight into \par
the shade. He is still immobile. LEX and LENNY move back to him, LEX reaches out and \par
touches him.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab He's . . . cold. . .\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab Good. Let's hope he stays that way.\par
\par
LEX thinks for a beat.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
         (figures it out)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Of course! That's his one vulnerability. The one way \par
he can be stopped. \par
\par
\tab LENNY\par
What?\par
\par
\tab LEX just smiles at LENNY.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
249\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Lenny, my loud-mouthed nephew, he gets \par
his power from sunlight! In darkness . . . \par
he's like you . . . useless.\par
\par
250\tab EXT. TIMES SQUARE  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab The crowded Metropolis intersection is dwarfed by the huge electronic specticolor sign \par
flashing brilliantly colored ADVERTISEMENTS.\par
\par
251\tab EXT. METROPOLIS HYATT HOTEL  -  DAY\par
\par
Glass elevators climb the hotel walls.\par
\par
252\tab INT. THE WARFIELDS' SUITE  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab A table for four has been prepared by the window. LOIS checks herself in the mirror. LACY \par
hurries out from her room. She's poured into a sexy dress. \par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY \par
      (excited)\par
This is just like a double date! . . . How do \par
I look?\par
\par
\tab She pirouettes.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Illegal . . . just like you looked in the six other \par
dresses you tried on. Believe me, no matter \par
what you wear, Clark will not notice.\par
\par
\tab The doorbell RINGS.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Clark!\par
\tab\tab  \tab                 (takes two steps, stops) \par
. . . but maybe it's Superman.\par
\par
\tab LOIS slides open the balcony door.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Superman likes to make a different kind of \par
entrance.\par
\par
LACY answers the door.  It's CLARK KENT.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
252\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab Hi, Clark.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK \par
       (distracted)\par
Hello, Lacy. Can anybody break a twenty? \par
The cabbie didn't have any change.\par
\par
LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab        (disappointed)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . Let me get my purse.\par
\par
\tab She leaves and CLARK wanders into the dining room where LOIS is placing a vase of roses \par
on the table.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab                  (matter of fact)\par
\tab\tab\tab Oh, hi, Clark. Can you believe it! Warfield gave \par
me a list of questions to ask Superman.\par
\par
\tab She hands a typed piece of paper to CLARK.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK \par
      (skimming) \par
'Are you or are you not part of a plot to weaken \par
our national defense?'\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab It's her father's grey matter that's weakened if you \par
ask me. How can I ask Superman such a dumb \par
question.\par
\par
\tab CLARK\par
Politely?\par
\tab\par
\tab LACY comes back in with her purse.\par
\par
LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I've got eighteen dollars . . . and a gold card.\par
\par
\tab LOIS leans over to CLARK.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS \par
      (whispers) \par
She's nuts about you. Notice her dress.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
AMENDMENT NO.9\tab      (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised: 20-Oct-86\par
\par
252\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab        (to LACY)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . Um, hey! Neat dress.\par
\par
\tab LOIS rolls her eyes.  CLARK never gets the romance right.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Shouldn't you pay the cabbie?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Oh . . . Right. . . I'll be back in a flash.\par
\par
He leaves and the door is closed. SOUND: WHOOSH. A beat and LACY re-opens the door.\par
\par
252A\tab THE CORRIDOR\par
\par
\tab A flash of SUPERMAN'S red and blue turns the corner as LACY'S head comes around the \par
door.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab Clark!\par
CLARK returns into her view. LACY holds out the forgotten taxi change which he takes and \par
exits. LACY exits closing the door behind her.\par
\par
253\tab LOIS AND LACY\par
\par
\tab Walking back to the dining room, they HEAR the same WHOOSH out on the balcony.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab What's that?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Our other dinner guest. \par
\par
SUPERMAN walks in from the balcony.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab Hi, Lois. It's been a long time. \par
\par
254\tab CLOSE ON LOIS\par
\par
Her eyes sparkle. And once again we're reminded that no matter how tough, no matter how \par
caustic, LOIS LANE is at heart a romantic. And her heart will forever hold only one word - SUPERMAN!\par
\par
LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Too long.\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab       (beat)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Superman, I'd like you to meet Lacy Warfield. \par
The boss's daughter.\par
\par
\tab LACY curtsies instinctively.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Very nice to meet you. That's a lovely dress \par
\tab\tab\tab\tab you're wearing.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Well . . . I think I can start the interview without \par
Clark . . . Two is company.\par
\par
LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I better fetch Clark. He's probably helping the \par
cabbie change a flat tire or some other good deed!\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN reacts and LACY runs out. He's got to cover. LOIS takes SUPERMAN'S arm.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab We'll be more comfortable in here.\par
\par
\tab They stroll into the main room. SUPERMAN glances at the elaborate table.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN \par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Something smells wonderful.\par
\par
\tab She sits next to SUPERMAN on the sofa. Very close.\par
\par
LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Just a little duck and scallops in champagne \par
sauce . . . in case we got hungry . . . later.\par
\par
255\tab X-RAY VISION P.O.V.\par
\par
SUPERMAN looks into the kitchen, through the oven, where the dish cooking. Using his \par
X-RAY VISION , we SEE the food glow for a few seconds. He's cooking it quickly. It's his \par
only chance to get LOIS out of the room. He smiles at LOIS.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab I hope it wasn't too much trouble.\par
\par
She smiles like a teenager with a crush.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab Of course not.\par
\tab\tab                  (as Superman hands her \par
      the reporter's pad)\par
Right, the interview . . . Have you had any trouble \par
confiscating the missiles?\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN\par
Well, Lois, there is always the chance that a \par
few warped individuals who would take \par
advantage of the world's good will\par
\par
LOIS \par
       (sniffing)\par
Oh, my God! Dinner ! Don't budge , I'll be \par
right back.\par
\par
\tab She runs out of the room. SUPERMAN smiles.\par
\par
256\tab INT. LOBBY -  THE ELEVATOR  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab LACY steps off into the lobby, looking for CLARK. \par
\par
257\tab COMING THROUGH THE MAIN ENTRANCE\par
\par
\tab CLARK KENT, adjusting his tie as if he just put it on. CLARK waves and hurries to her. \par
LACY'S eyes sparkle at CLARK, just like LOIS' at SUPERMAN.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab I missed you. It wasn't any fun up there with \par
just Lois and Superman. They're so boring. Let's \par
go do something wild!\par
\par
\tab CLARK\par
But they're expecting us. It wouldn't be polite.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
257\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
She takes his arm as they cross the lobby.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab How can one man be so square and so delicious. \par
Very well. We'll go back up and make chit-chat. \par
But if I have to face Superman, so do you.\par
\par
\tab CLARK blanches as they reach . . .\par
\par
258\tab THE ELEVATOR\par
\par
\tab The doors open. The BELLBOY holds a dolly laden with baggage. LACY steps onto the \par
elevator.\par
\par
259\tab CLOSEUP CLARK\par
\par
\tab As he steps on he hooks his jacket sleeve onto the dolly. The BELLBOY pushes forward, \par
taking CLARK with him.\par
\par
CLARK\par
Oh . . . my . . . \par
\par
\tab LACY \par
      (as the doors close)\par
Clark. . . !\par
\par
260\tab WARFIELDS' SUITE\par
\par
\tab LOIS is coming out of the kitchen with an apron on.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab It's funny. I've never had duck turn out so \par
perfect, Superman . . . Superman? . . . \par
\par
\tab He's not on the couch. A confused moment . . .\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN  (O.S.)\par
On the balcony.\par
\par
261\tab LOIS WALKS ONTO THE BALCONY\par
\par
\tab She stands with SUPERMAN, overlooking the giant specticolor billboard. LOIS cherishes a \par
silent moment with him.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab The city looks beautiful doesn't it?\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN turns to her eyes and looks directly into her eyes.\par
\par
SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Yes it does. Very beautiful. Our whole world \par
is beautiful.\par
\par
\tab LOIS' voice trembles lightly.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I think beauty is meant to be shared . . . \par
with someone you . . . love.\par
\par
\tab She bites her lip as if' to make sure she's not moving too fast. Then the doorbell RINGS. \par
LOIS sighs.\par
\par
SUPERMAN \par
They're back.\par
\par
\tab LOIS unhappily goes back inside.\par
\par
262\tab FRONT DOOR\par
\par
\tab LOIS opens it and lets LACY enter.\par
\par
LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Where's Clark?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab He was getting on . . . and then this man with luggage \par
and . . .  oh, it's a long story.\par
\par
\tab LOIS\par
It always is with Clark.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
261\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab She closes the door behind LACY. SOUND: RING. A beat, then the doorbell again. LOIS \tab opens it. It's CLARK.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK \par
Hi. Is dinner ready? I'm famished.\par
\par
LACY \tab\tab\par
Let's sit down.\par
\tab They walk to the table. LOIS calls out to the balcony.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Superman!\par
     (no answer)\par
I'll get him.\par
\par
\tab SOUND: CRASH - glass breaking. LOIS turns. CLARK has knocked several dishes on the\par
floor and spilled wine on his trousers.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK \par
Gee, I'm really sorry.\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
No mind, it's only antique Irish linen.\par
\par
\tab LOIS comes over to help LACY.\par
\par
263\tab LOW ANGLE  -  THEY KNEEL TO THE FLOOR \par
\par
\tab We HEAR a WHOOSH. Then two RED BOOTS appear between the GIRLS.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN (O.S.) \par
Careful. Don't cut yourself. \par
\par
Now the GIRLS hear CLARK'S voice.\par
\par
CLARK (O.S.) \par
I better go wash this off before the stain sets.\par
\par
\tab LOIS and LACY stand up.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY \par
Now we can eat.\par
\par
\tab Only neither CLARK nor SUPERMAN is there.\par
\par
LOIS \par
Now they're both gone. This getting ridiculous.\par
264\tab ON THE BALCONY  -  SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab He's staring intently at the giant electronic billboard.\par
\par
265\tab ON THE BILLBOARD  \par
\par
We SEE LEX'S FACE where there were advertisements. LEX gives a big smile\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
      (singing)\par
'Some enchanted evening You may see a \par
stranger.' \par
       (smiles)\par
Look at me. I've finally made it to Broadway.\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Don't worry, Blue Boy, you're the only one who \par
can hear me. It's my own frequency. Think of it \par
as Lex T.V.\par
\par
266\tab CLOSEUP  SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Listening with contempt.\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Look to your right - tall, dark and handsome.\par
\par
267\tab SUPERMAN'S P.O.V.  -  THE METROPOLIS TOWER  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I'm about to blow twenty stories off -- give or take a \par
floor or two. \par
  \tab\tab\tab\tab         (holds up two fingers)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Peace.\par
\par
\tab The image fades and the billboard returns to flashing ads.\par
\par
268\tab INT. LACY'S SUITE  \par
\par
LOIS is at the table setting out salad dishes.  SUPERMAN appears.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab I'm terribly sorry, Lois. But an emergency has \par
arisen. Please apologize to your guests. Good night.\par
\par
\tab He walks out to the balcony.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS \par
                   (running after) \par
Wait!  . . . Tell me . . . I'll cover it!\par
\par
269\tab LOIS' P.O.V.  -  SUPERMAN STREAKS PAST THE PEPSI SIGN \par
\par
\tab LOIS. bites her lip, disappointed.\par
\par
\tab LACY walks out onto the balcony.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Lois, have you seen Clark?\par
\par
270\tab EXT. METROPOLIS TOWER  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN circles the building cautiously, when . . . SOUND: POP! The noise draws him \par
down to the Observation Deck. Winds buffet his cape.\par
\par
271\tab STEPPING ONTO THE DECK  -  LEX IN A TUXEDO\par
\par
\tab Holding a bottle of champagne.\par
\par
272\tab FACE TO FACE  -  LEX AND SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab LEX raises the champagne bottle.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Guess who? It's your old friend, Lex.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Luthor, I suspect if you had actually planted a \par
bomb you'd be far away from here by now.\par
\par
\tab LEX\par
Silly me. How do I ever think I can fool the super \par
guy. You're right, no bomb. I just knew you were \par
too busy with the world peace bit to make a social \par
call.  I confess . . . I tricked you. Hey, you look \par
great!\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN puts his hands on his hips, raises a skeptical eyebrow.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab If you have any social skills, you've learned them from \par
a rattlesnake. Just what are you up to?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
272\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
LEX \par
      (wags his finger)\par
Know something? You're a workaholic. A good guy 24 \par
hours a day. Stop and smell the roses sometime. Take up \par
a hobby. Get a pet . . . a kitten or a puppy. . .\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN\par
It's common knowledge you hate children and animals. \par
Why are you back in Metropolis?\par
\par
\tab LEX\par
Why? Because I want to be the first one to introduce \par
you to a new kid on the block.\par
\par
273\tab A BLINDING LIGHT\par
\par
Begins to descend from the sky, floating over the top of the skyscraper. SUPERMAN turns \par
to look as, landing on the deck, comes the impossible vision of . .  . \par
\par
274\tab THE NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab In all his terrible ferocity. He slowly reins in his energy as his body assumes its most human \par
appearance  --  but not before the radiation from his skin melts the safety railing on the deck, \par
as his eyes glow red.\par
\par
275\tab CLOSEUP SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Quickly, he begins to analyze the creature using his X-RAY VISION.\par
\par
276\tab BACK TO NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
In all his virile glory, stalks a circle around SUPERMAN. ANGLE DOWN  -- The NUCLEAR MAN'S footsteps  -  each step melts a footprint into the concrete.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
                (as SUPERMAN scans\par
  \tab       NUCLEAR MAN)\par
\tab Look closely at his cell structure. See anything \par
familiar?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
276\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN\par
You've broken all the laws of man, Luthor. And now \par
you've broken the laws of nature! . . .  I assume you \par
must have hidden a device in one of the missiles I \par
hurled into the sun!\par
\par
\tab LEX applauds.\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab You know, Mr. Muscle, I'll really miss these chats \par
we've had together. Now that Einstein is dead, you're \par
the only one who could keep up with me.\par
       (calls out)\par
Lenny!\par
\par
277\tab LENNY RUNS ONTO THE DECK \par
\par
Carrying two crystal glasses.\par
\par
LENNY \par
 \tab\tab\tab                  (to SUPERMAN ) \par
Boy, are you gonna get it.\par
\par
\tab LEX \par
My nephew, Leonard. He worships me.\par
       (offers SUPERMAN a glass) \par
Let's share a toast to you . . . a nice guy \par
who's about to finish last.\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN refuses the glass.\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I forgot, you don't drink on duty.\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN takes a step towards LUTHOR. Behind him comes the most terrible ROAR \par
ever heard on earth.\par
\par
278\tab THE NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Eyes g1ow again. He moves toward SUPERMAN.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
278\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab NUCLEAR MAN \par
Destroy Superman!\par
\par
\tab LEX\par
Wait! Not yet! Back!\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN steps back.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab He's anxious to start. Can you blame him?\par
\tab\tab\tab                     (sotto) \par
\tab\tab\tab\tab He's not one of our great thinkers.\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN'S eyes flare in anger at LEX.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab But I . . . in all modesty . . . am. The really touching \par
thing about this plan is that you helped me devise it.\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN\par
Your time in prison has twisted you into a \par
delusionary state, Luthor.\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab No, no, listen. I escaped with only one thing on \par
my mind . . . the end of Superman.\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR roars and eyes glow again.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Isn't he adorable? -- There I was, just dying, so to \par
speak, to kill you . . . that's all. For the first time in \par
my life I had no long range truly devious criminal \par
scheme. I suppose I thought with you gone, I could \par
pull off anything.\par
\par
SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I'm not going anywhere.\par
\par
LEX \par
I'll ignore that . . . So, I created a monster who didn't \par
work nearly as well as I might have liked -- you were \par
clearly his better  --  he needed more energy, more \par
power.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
278\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Which explains why you sent his organic matter \par
to the sun.\par
\par
\tab LEX\par
Precisely. And then it came to me. My greatest \par
ever plan. I made a deal with some minor league \par
Bad Boys. Arms Dealers, Renegades Generals, \par
You know the type. With you gone, we'll make \par
a fortune rearming the world.\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN\par
You'd risk worldwide nuclear war for your own \par
personal financial gains.\par
\par
\tab LEX\par
Nobody wants war. I'd just like to keep the threat \par
alive.\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN\par
A mind is a terrible thing to waste, Lex Luthor. And \par
you've wasted yours on this foul monstrosity. I'm \par
taking you in.\par
\par
279\tab THE NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab His eyes and skin start to glow then actually turn molten . . . and thereby elastic.\par
\par
280\tab HE FLARES TO TWICE HIS SIZE\par
\par
\tab His proportions distend horribly, as his body radiates a foul cloud of heat. Flexing his fiery \par
sinews he returns to a normal human size. A display meant for SUPERMAN.\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Nifty, huh?\par
\tab\tab\tab                 (supping his champagne) \par
Goodnight Sweet Prince, parting is . . . \par
inevitable\par
     ( to NUCLEAR MAN )\par
Now, destroy Superman.\par
\par
\tab\tab NUCLEAR MAN \par
First, I have fun.\par
\par
281\tab ON SUPERMAN  -  AS THE MONSTER SPRINGS\par
\par
\tab Clenching SUPERMAN, the nuclear beast carries him backward and OVER THE EDGE . . .\par
\par
282\tab TUMBLING TOWARDS THE GROUND\par
\par
\tab A hundred stories.\par
\par
 MOVE IN -- clasped in combat, SUPERMAN sees his adversary -- eyes glowing bloody \par
red.\par
\par
283\tab THE NUCLEAR MAN BREAKS AWAY\par
\par
And streaks off towards the West. SUPERMAN stops his fall just above the sidewalk and flies off in pursuit of LEX'S beast.\par
\par
284\tab HEADING WEST\par
\par
\tab The NUCLEAR MAN disappears over the horizon. SUPERMAN starts to close the gap.\par
\par
285\tab CLOSEUP:  SUPERMAN  -  ABOVE THE EARTH\par
\par
\tab Passing over the mountains and rivers of the Eastern United States.\par
\par
286\tab COMING INTO VIEW - A STORM\par
\par
\tab Dark purple clouds blowing over the Ohio valley. LIGHTNING flares as the winds picks up. \tab At least we THINK its lightning . . .\par
\par
287\tab ON THE GROUND  -  A SMALL OHIO TOWN\par
\par
\tab A cluster of homes around a steepled church. The storm blows into the town.\par
\par
288\tab OUT OF THE CLOUDS\par
\par
\tab What we saw as lightning was none other than . . .\par
\par
289\tab THE NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Trailing light. An eerie grin on his face, he starts to circle through the churning\par
\tab storm . . . at impossible speeds . . . churning and turning the storm into . . .\par
\par
290\tab A FUNNEL CLOUD\par
\par
\tab That descends as a TORNADO into the town.\par
\par
291\tab SUPERMAN'S P.O.V.\par
\par
\tab The town will surely be destroyed if he doesn't act.\par
AMENDMENT NO.5    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised: 15-Sept-86 \par
\par
292\tab A FARMHOUSE\par
\par
A YOUNG FAMILY runs from the house as the tornado batters its windows and uproots its \par
crops. The FATHER, WIFE and TWO CHILDREN fight the wind to reach a storm cellar.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab WIFE \par
                  (shouting above the wind) \par
Where's Jenny!\par
\par
FATHER \par
         (panics)\par
She must still be in the house!\par
\par
\tab The YOUNG FATHER tries to return to the house, but he's knocked down by the winds. \par
Suddenly, he's helped up by . . .\par
\par
293\tab SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Landing by the house.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab FATHER\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Jenny's inside!\par
\par
\tab The tornado begins to lift the house off its foundation. SUPERMAN flies into the eye of the \par
tornado. He circles in the opposite direction of the twister  --  faster and faster until he's Just a \par
red blur. The tornado slows its rotation gradually.\par
\par
294\tab THE FAMILY\par
\par
\tab Watches as the tornado dissipates into a soft mist. The sun breaks through -- its warm light \par
bathes the family.\par
\par
295\tab SUPERMAN STEPS OUT OF THE HOUSE\par
\par
\tab Carrying two-year-old JENNY, he hands the child to her parents. On a distant hill stands the \par
NUCLEAR MAN  --  he seems to be taunting SUPERMAN .\par
\par
296\tab SUPERMAN FLIES OFF \par
\par
In pursuit of the NUCLEAR MAN.\par
\par
297\tab CIRCLING THE GLOBE\par
\par
\tab Passing the continent below. He's gaining on the monster as they pass over California.\par
\par
AMENDMENT NO.5    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised: 15-Sept-86 \par
\par
298\tab THE NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Turns towards SUPERMAN and they grapple in space. SUPERMAN lands a tremendous \par
blow and NUCLEAR MAN plummets earthward into cloud. Then he rockets below and \par
disappears.\par
\par
299- 307 DELETED\par
\par
308\tab STREAKING\par
\par
\tab Out of the cloud, NUCLEAR MAN.  Below is:\par
\par
309\tab THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA  -  DAY \par
\par
\tab CHINESE and ANGLO TOURISTS mill about, taking and posing for pictures, buying \par
souvenirs etc.\par
\par
310\tab NUCLEAR MAN'S P.O.V.\par
\par
\tab As he descends from the sky towards the GREAT WALL. \par
\par
311\tab AT THE WALL\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN arrives and begins his destruction. Hurling stones and bricks everywhere.\par
\par
312\tab THE TOURISTS\par
\par
\tab Panic and scatter.\par
\par
313\tab SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Flies toward the scene. The NUCLEAR MAN sees him and starts a barrage of stones and \par
bricks in the direction of SUPERMAN. He hurls hundreds of them, at super-speed, into \par
SUPERMAN'S path. SUPERMAN knocks them aside and heads for the WALL.\par
\par
314\tab A TOURIST\par
\par
\tab Running from the scene, slips and falls off the edge of the WALL. SUPERMAN flies in, \par
catches her, and returns her safely to her husband.\par
\par
315\tab A BLUR OF MOTION\par
\par
\tab As SUPERMAN, re-assembles the WALL. In a moment, every brick and stone is back in \par
place. He looks up to see NUCLEAR MAN flying away. He takes off to follow.\par
\par
AMENDMENT NO.5    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised: 15-Sept-86 \par
\par
315A\tab EXT. SPACE\par
\tab\par
\tab SUPERMAN catches up with NUCLEAR MAN. They struggle and NUCLEAR MAN tries\par
to scratch SUPERMAN with his GLOWING FINGERNAILS. SUPERMAN recoils, \par
allowing his adversary to escape earthwards where he appears:\par
\par
316\tab OVER A VOLCANO\par
\par
\tab Which towers by a peaceful seaside town. NUCLEAR MAN sees the volcano and smiles. \par
First his eyes, then his entire being, glows red.\par
\par
317\tab HE DIVES\par
\par
\tab Straight into the volcano's mouth. A BEAT, then suddenly, a tremendous explosion - \par
NUCLEAR MAN comes roaring out of the belching smoke, the deadly river of molten lava \par
following.\par
\par
318\tab THE TOWN BELOW\par
\par
\tab As church bells start ringing, sounding the general alarm, TOWNSPEOPLE look up to see \par
the lava moving down the slopes towards them.\par
\par
319\tab SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Flies into view. He spies another mountain sitting peacefully nearby. At SUPER-SPEED he \par
flies around and into it, as if his very body were a buzz saw, cutting the top off and flies it to \par
the volcano.\par
\par
320\tab LIKE A CORK\par
\par
\tab He drops the mountain top, inverted, onto the volcano, stopping the flow of lava.\par
\par
321\tab THE TOWNSPEOPLE\par
\par
\tab Cower in fear, as the lava, which did escape makes its inexorable way down the \par
mountainside.\par
\par
322\tab SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Blows his SUPER-BREATH into the lava flow, freezing it in, place and takes off once more \par
in pursuit of NUCLEAR MAN.\par
\par
323- 326-DELETED\par
\par
AMENDMENT NO.5    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised: 15-Sept-86\par
\par
326A\tab  OVER THE CURVE OF THE EARTH\par
\par
\tab Two contrails rise.\par
\par
326B\tab EXT. SPACE\par
\par
\tab Once more, they fight, NUCLEAR MAN'S fiery, glowing claws reach for SUPERMAN'S \par
face. SUPERMAN starts blowing his ICY SUPERBREATH.\par
\par
326C\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Recoi1s as his hands freeze. Now he, in his turn, blows ice-cold breath at SUPERMAN who \par
instantly starts to freeze into:\par
\par
326D\tab A BLOCK OF ICE\par
\par
\tab Which slowly tumbles away into space.\par
\par
326E\tab SUPERMAN ENCASED IN THE BLOCK OF ICE \par
\par
He eventually smashes free.\par
\par
326F\tab BACK OVER THE EARTH\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN continues the chase.\par
\par
326G\tab EXT. RED SQUARE - DAY. STOCK SHOT\par
\par
\tab A BIG PARADE is in progress complete with military hardware, missiles etc.\par
\par
326H\tab ON THE PODIUM\par
\par
\tab The POLITBURO take the salute.\par
\par
326I\tab EXT. SKY OVER RED SQUAR  -  DAY \par
\par
NUCLEAR MAN releases a POWER BOLT \par
\par
326J\tab ON MISSILE CARRIER\par
\par
\tab The BOLT ZAPS the wheels and the carrier swings wildly off course so that its deadly \par
missile points straight at the dignitaries on the podium. At the very moment of impact, SUPERMAN arrives and forces the warhead away from the Russian leaders.\par
\par
326K\tab EXT. MOSCOW SKYLINE\par
\par
\tab Very wide shot - the two protagonists fly off right to left.\par
\par
AMENDMENT NO.5    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised: 15-Sept-86 \par
\par
326L\tab ABOVE THE CLOUDS\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN temporarily loses sight of his opponent who suddenly reappears and again tries \par
desperately to claw at SUPERMAN'S skin. With great effort, SUPERMAN throws him off \par
and he dives like a fireball down into the clouds.\par
\par
327\tab THE STATUE OF LIBERTY\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN lands at its base. Reads the plaque "Send me your tired, your poor etc." \par
with disdain. He looks up.\par
\par
328\tab EXT. SKY OVER METROPOLIS FLYING INTO FRAME - SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Weakened, fatigued and hurt from the battle. He searches above the streets for NUCLEAR \par
MAN.\par
\par
329\tab CLOSE ON SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab He hears something and looks back.\par
\par
330\tab HIS P.O.V.\par
\par
\tab The empty plinth!  The Statue of Liberty has disappeared! \par
\par
330A\tab SUPERMAN\par
\par
Reacts and turns.\par
\par
330B\tab OVER METROPOLIS\par
\par
\tab His P.O.V. -  The Statue of Liberty being propelled through the air by NUCLEAR MAN.\par
\par
330C\tab SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Intercepts NUCLEAR MAN who drops the Statue so that it falls towards the crowded city \par
streets. SUPERMAN dives and catches the statue before it can hit the ground.\par
\par
330D\tab OVER METROPOLIS\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN flies the Statue above the city back to its rightful place, when, SUDDENLY:\par
\par
330E\tab ON STATUE OF LIBERTY AND SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN appears through the observation door in the torch. SUPERMAN is \par
helpless, burdened by the Statue, as NUCLEAR MAN closes with him and pierces his skin with his claws.\par
AMENDMENT NO.5    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Revised: 15-Sept-86 \par
\par
330F\tab ON NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab He breaks away.\par
\par
331\tab ON SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Instantly weakened by the intense radiation, and in agony, SUPERMAN just finds the \par
strength to replace the Statue before tumbling to the ground at the base of the Statue.\par
\par
332\tab CLOSEUP:  SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab He looks up to see NUCLEAR MAN.\par
\par
333\tab ONE SWIFT KICK\par
\par
From the giant creature sends SUPERMAN off into the sky, up, up out of sight.\par
\par
333A\tab EXT. SPACE\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN goes right off the earth and out into space.\par
\par
334\tab SUPERMAN'S CLOAK\par
\par
\tab Woven by MA KENT from the blanket that sheltered the baby KAL-EL on his long journey \par
from KRYPTON  -  the cloak floats down through the clouds. It comes to rest on the point of \par
the flame of the true Liberty. Limp, fluttering, an empty shell.\par
\par
335\tab FLASH! THE IMAGE BECOMES A PHOTOGRAPH\par
\par
\tab On the front page of an extra edition of . . . \par
\par
336\tab THE DAILY PLANET\par
\par
\tab With this impossible headline: IS SUPERMAN DEAD?\par
\par
\tab The three words the world thought it would never read.\par
\par
Amendment No: 6     (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 24-Sep-86\par
\par
337\tab CLOSEUP LOIS\par
\tab\par
\tab She is reading the black bordered edition. \par
\par
338\tab NEW ANGLE  -  SHE'S ON THE PHONE\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK (V.O.)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . Please leave your message at the beep.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS \par
       (into phone)\par
Clark, it's Lois. This is the fourth message. I've left. . . \par
Where are you ?\par
\par
She slams down the receiver.\par
\par
339\tab THE CITY ROOM\par
\par
\tab WARFIELD is showing off a special surprise to LACY.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab WARFIELD\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I said you'd get to run one of our papers yourself. \par
And I meant it. \par
        (kisses LACY)\par
Well done.\par
\par
\tab On the door behind them:\tab LACY WARFIELD - PUBLISHER\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY \par
       (subdued)\par
That's very . . . thoughtful Daddy.\par
\par
\tab Now LOIS barges in between. She notices SUPERMAN'S crumpled cloak in a heap on the \par
desk.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab        (flaming)\par
\tab\tab\tab This time you've both gone too far. From now on \par
you can print your rag without Lois Lane.\par
\par
\tab\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
339\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab She slams the paper at WARFIELD and starts out. She Stops and grabs SUPERMAN'S \par
\tab cloak.\par
\tab\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab And you sure as hell have no right to this!\par
\par
She storms away. LACY starts to go after LOIS.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab WARFIELD \par
Darling, it's good riddance. Let her go. And while \par
you're at it, fire that Clark Kent. He hasn't been \par
here in days. He hasn't even called.\par
\par
LACY\par
I know Daddy. I'm worried about him.\par
\par
\tab WARFIELD\par
Didn't we have our little talk about personal \par
involvement with the help? Now that you're the\par
publisher . . . \par
\par
\tab LACY \par
       (interrupting)\par
Daddy . . . ?\par
\par
WARFIELD \par
Yes, darling?\par
\par
\tab LACY \par
Stuff it.\par
\par
340\tab AT THE ELEVATORS\par
\par
\tab LOIS paces impatiently. The door opens to reveal a group of well dressed conservatively \par
dressed businessmen.\par
\par
FIRST MAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Excuse me, can you tell me where we can find Perry \par
White?\par
\par
\tab LOIS \par
        (protecting PERRY) \par
Who wants to know?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
340\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
FIRST MAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I'm Bill Compton from First Metropolis Bank \par
and this is George Hendrick from Metropolis \par
Trust . . .\par
\par
\tab PERRY rushes down the hallway, still dressed in his "money" suit.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab PERRY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Gentlemen, gentlemen, I've been expecting you. \par
Right this way.\par
\par
\tab He ushers them down the hall.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Mr. White . . .\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab PERRY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Not now, Lois.\par
\par
341\tab INT. PENTAGON WAR ROOM - DAY\par
\par
The giant electronic screen shows the missile stockpiles almost depleted. The same silver-\par
haired SENATOR and the CHIEF OF STAFF are sitting around the strategy table with thirty \par
other COLLEAGUES.\par
\par
342\tab HARRY HOWLER\par
\par
\tab Is at the other end. He's shaking with nerves. SIX ARMED MP'S stand guard around . . .\par
\par
343\tab LEX LUTHOR\par
\par
\tab Cool and collected.\par
\par
SENATOR \par
Mr. Howler, I will give your associate Lex Luthor\par
one chance to explain why we should listen to him - \par
a known international outlaw -- instead of throwing him \par
in jail forever. And investigating you.\par
\par
HOWLER blanches.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
343\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
LEX \par
     (taking the floor) \par
A reason 'Why'? . . .\par
                 (big smile) \par
Superman tricked you!\par
\par
\tab Murmurs around the table.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (Cont.) \par
                  (the showman)\par
Senator, I don't have to tell a smart man like \par
you that 'world peace' is a Communist plot! \par
How do you know that Superman actually \par
destroyed everyone else's missiles? \par
     (real worry in the room) \par
Because he told you? We don't even know if he's \par
really dead? We don't really know if right at this \par
very moment he isn't taking all your bombs out of \par
a hiding place and handing them over to the other guys.\par
 \tab\tab\tab                    (then closer)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I don't believe you want to gamble with the safety . . . \par
indeed . . . the very existence of our country! We all know \par
you guys have some missiles left: the ones Superman didn't \par
get to yet. But are they enough?\par
        (he's got them) \par
Gentlemen, Lex Luthor is here to replenish your nuclear \par
stockpiles. At a very affordable price. It's my way of \par
saying . . . forgive me.\par
\par
\tab CHIEF OF STAFF\par
Senator, if what he says is true, I must recommend we \par
immediately go on full military alert. We have to watch \par
the skies for any sign of a sneak attack. We can't afford \par
not to heed Mr. Luthor's warning.\par
\par
\tab LUTHOR smiles approvingly, as we . . .\par
\par
344\tab EXT. MOSCOW  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab Golden orthodox domes watch over The Kremlin.\par
\par
345\tab INT. CONFERENCE ROOM  -  STRICT SECURITY\par
\par
\tab GENERAL ROMOFF sits arrogantly next to LEX LUTHOR. This table is dominated by \par
party apparatchiks and MILITARYOFFICERS.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab ROMOFF\par
\tab\tab\tab I am proud to call him comrade.\par
\par
LEX stands.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab Comrades, we all know 'world peace' is a \par
capitalist plot . . .\par
\par
346\tab EXT. PARIS  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab Looking down on the Eiffel Tower.\par
\par
347\tab INT. CONFERENCE ROOM  -  STRICT SECURITY\par
\par
DUBOIS is seated next to LEX. He kisses LEX on either cheek. Then turns to the gathering of civilian and military men.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab DUBOIS \par
Vive Lex Luthor !\par
\par
348\tab CLOSEUP: A PHONE\par
\par
\tab THE PHONE RINGS. The answering machine clicks on. we HEAR CLARKS'S message, \par
\tab then:\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS (V.O.)\par
Clark, it's Lois. I'm getting a little ticked off. \par
This is positively my last call. Where the hell \par
are you?\par
\par
349\tab ON CLARK - INT. CLARK'S APARTMENT -  DAY\par
\par
\tab He listens, unable to move. He is dizzy, shaken. He looks around, EVERYTHING IS OUT \tab OF FOCUS. CLARK looks at his pierced hand, touches it, then collapses on the floor.\par
\par
350\tab A MOUNTAIN OF CASH\par
\par
\tab In figures beyond the wildest imagination. Piled neatly on a table inside . . .\par
\par
351\tab INT. LEX'S LAIR\par
\par
\tab LEX LUTHOR sits across from HOWLER, DuBOIS and ROMOFF. Waiting politely as \par
they huddle. Finally, the three villains turn to LEX.\par
\par
HOWLER\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Lex, we all appreciate how you've supported us \par
lately and . . . uh . . . in recognition of your hard \par
work we've decided to increase your commission \par
to 12 percent.\par
\par
\tab LEX \par
        (mocking)\par
Gee guys, that's swell of you. But\par
        (now his tone \par
         becomes deadly) \par
. . . I've got another idea.\par
\tab\par
He SNAPS his fingers.\par
\par
352\tab WALKING INTO THE ROOM:  THE NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Waves of heat shimmer around his menacing body. LEX stands. His words sound like \par
commands. He moves to the pile of money and fondles it.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Gentlemen, I've decided to assume full control \par
of all your operations. As my first official\par
act . . . you're fired. And . . . according to my \par
calculations, your share of the profits come to . . .\par
\par
\tab He pauses to do the calculation mentally  -- mumbles numbers, percentages. ("Carry the \par
five," "move the decimal point over two places," etc.)\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
. . . In round numbers. . .  Nada, Zero, Zip!\par
\par
\tab ROMOFF\par
You're mad!\par
\par
LEX SNAPS 'his fingers again. The NUCLEAR MAN holds out his arm. LEX takes a cigar\par
from his jacket and touching it to the NUCLEAR MAN'S hand, lights it. ROMOFF cowers \par
and runs out. The others quickly follow. LEX calls after them.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
352\tab CONTINUED\par
\tab\tab\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
                 (puffing smoke)\par
\tab If you need a reference while you're looking \par
for work . . . forget it.\par
\par
\tab LEX turns to NUCLEAR MAN.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Nice bit. You're good. With my brain and your, \par
well, frankly, brawn, the possibilities  are\par
staggering. I could be . . . Emperor, King! Did you \par
see how scared those guys were?\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN \par
What do you fear?\par
\par
\tab LEX\par
Me? Now? With Superman dead and you on my \par
team? It's like I'm the coach and you're the best \par
power forward ever. What could I have to fear?\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN \par
Destiny.\par
\par
353\tab INT. CLARK'S APARTMENT  -  DAY\par
\par
In the kitchen, CLARK splashes water on his face, drinks as if he cannot quench his thirst. A \par
SOUND startles him. Someone is trying to get in the front door.\par
\par
354\tab INT. APARTMENTHALLWAY  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab LOIS trying to jimmy the lock with credit card. \par
\par
355\tab THE DOOR OPENS\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab Lois? What are you doing here?\par
\par
LOIS studies CLARK'S pale face. Her voice is full with compassion. LOIS is carrying a \par
small package, neatly wrapped with brown paper and string.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab You're ill.  I knew it.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
355\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab She leads him to the couch. Feels his forehead with hand. Puts the package on \par
the table.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab It's just a bad flu, really. How did \par
you know . . .\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS \par
      (steaming) \par
You haven't been at work . . . you didn't call the \par
office . . .  you didn't even call me. How could you \par
not call back?\par
\par
She looks at CLARK who sits helplessly.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab All right, whatever it is I'm sure you've got your \par
reasons. But I knew you were here. Somehow, \par
something pulled me here. I've always known when . . .\par
Superman is in trouble.\par
\par
\tab A beat, when we almost. expect CLARK to confess.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK \par
       (resisting the desire to \par
         share his burden) \par
Superman? Has something happened to him?\par
\par
\tab LOIS\par
Everyone's saying he's . . . dead. But I know that isn't \par
true. I feel it in my heart. I think he just needs help.\par
\par
\tab CLARK \par
        (a faint smile)\par
You know him so well.\par
        (a beat)\par
But I'm sure he'll manage . . . wherever he is.\par
\par
356\tab EXTREME CLOSE UP: LOIS\par
\par
\tab She decides to say what's in her heart.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab But if he wasn't able to manage . . . if he really was \par
in trouble, then I'd want to tell him some things . . . \par
      (CLARK looks at her)\par
. . . I'd want to tell him that I cherished the time we spent \par
together. And I never expected anything from him. Even if \par
I only saw him for a few moments, it made me happy. And I'd \par
want to tell him that I love him and that I'II always love him. \par
And . . . no matter what happens on this world, I know he tried \par
his best to help us . . .\par
\par
\tab LOIS chokes back tears. CLARK lifts his trembling hand to her cheek.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab I know he'd thank you, Lois.\par
\par
\tab A long moment of electricity, then . . .\par
\par
CLARK (Cont.)\par
. . . now if you'll excuse me . . . I'm very tired . . . \par
Just let me rest by myself.\par
           (intense) \par
Please, Lois.\par
\par
LOIS knows she has no choice. She nods. CLARK opens the door for LOIS.\par
\par
357\tab CLOSE ON LOIS AND CLARK\par
\par
 She hugs him as if it's for the last time.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS \par
                             (fighting back tears) \par
Feel better soon, Clark. \par
      (beat)\par
And if you should see him or hear from him . . .\par
\par
She points to the package she's left.\par
\par
LOIS (cont.) \par
He might need that.\par
\par
She runs off. CLARK goes to the package and opens it carefully, deliberately. The  unmistakable red of SUPERMAN'S cape spills out.\par
\par
Amendment No: 6   (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 24-Sept-86\par
\par
358\tab THE NIGHT SKY OVER METROPOLIS\par
\par
The sky sparkles with the frozen fires of a million stars.\par
\par
359\tab INT. CLARK'S APARTMENT  -  NIGHT\par
\par
CLARK stands at the mirror staring in disbelief. Something  is happening to him.\par
 \par
360\tab PUSH IN SLOWLY \par
\par
\tab His skin is wrinkled, hair greying. He is aging. He slowly holds up his hand, where he was\par
\tab scratched.\par
\par
361\tab INT. CLARK'S BEDROOM  -  NIGHT\par
\par
From the back of his closet, CLARK retrieves the energy module he took from the space \par
capsule in SMALLVILLE.\par
\par
362\tab EXT. THE ROOF OF THE BUILDING  -  NIGHT\par
\par
\tab CLOSE ON CLARK: As he passes in and out of silvery pools of moonlight. He carries the \par
module.\par
\par
363\tab IN BRIEF FLASHES  -  WE SEE CLARK CHANGING \par
\par
Each time his face is illuminated it seems to be aging! It is a  subtle but melancholy effect. \par
But mortality is raging through CLARK'S body. With his last bit of strength he places the \par
module on the ledge. He reaches out to switch it on. A beat, then, a SOFT HUM, musical, \par
mesmerizing -- begins, and a liquid GREEN LIGHT' flows from the module.\par
\par
JOR-EL\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . All that remains of Krypton's energy . . . is \par
yours. . . after it is gone, you will belong solely to\par
your new home . . .\par
\par
CLARK grips the concrete edge of the roof. Stretching out below him, the city lights flow \par
and bleed into each other.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab JOR-EL (Cont.)\par
\tab\tab\tab . . . if our dying planet can save your life my son . . . \par
we have not died in vain . . .\par
\par
364\tab CLOSE ON CLARK \par
\par
As he loses consciousness and is enveloped by the healing light. JOR-EL'S VOICE fades . . .\par
forever.\par
\par
Amendment No : 6    (pink.)    \tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 24-Sept-86\par
\par
365\tab EXT. THE METROPOLIS SKYLINE  -  NIGHT\par
\par
Against the moon drenched sky. The top of CLARK'S building glows green. Then, it stops. All is silent.\par
\par
366\tab INT. LEX'S LAIR\par
\par
\tab As the dawn light comes through the windows, hitting . . .\par
\par
367\tab THE NUCLEAR MAN \par
\par
\tab Standing statue-still in the center of the room.\par
\par
368\tab CLOSER ANGLE\par
\par
\tab As his eyes pop open, his arms lose their rigidity, and his radioactive blood begins to \par
circulate. He shakes his head and yawns, though it is more like a growl.\par
\par
369\tab CLOSER ON THE NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab He notices the front page of The Daily Planet lying on the table. \par
\par
370\tab INSERT -  FRONT PAGE\par
\par
An attractive photo of LACY is captioned 'NEW PUBLISHER FOR YOUR FAVORITE PAPER'\par
\par
371\tab THE NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab His genetic memory kicks in. This is the woman he fell in love with at the disco. His entire \par
demeanor changes as bold desire courses through him. Again, his eyes glow red. He reaches \par
out gently to touch LACY'S photo. The paper flares into flames.\par
\par
372\tab LEX ENTERS\par
\par
\tab Knotting a tie with his dressed-for-success suit.\par
\tab\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
      (camp counselor)\par
Morning, morning. We've got a heavy schedule. I want \par
to show you off to a few world leaders. We're expanding \par
into the insurance market.\par
      (chuckles to himself)\par
I'll insure them against you!\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
372\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab LEX sits down at the mountain of CASH and begins to fondle the bills.\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I love the smell of money in the morning.\par
\par
373\tab NUCLEAR MAN \par
\par
His eyes glow red and then . . . he shoots HEAT-VISION at the mountain of cash and SETS \par
IT AFLAME. LEX howls in despair.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
Stop! I command you . . . you mutant!\par
\par
NUCLEAR MAN \par
       (threatening) \par
I am master now.\par
\par
374\tab LENNY ENTERS\par
\par
\tab As the NUCLEAR MAN breathes a tongue of flame to finish the job of incinerating the \par
money. LEX can't help himself. He draws out a handkerchief to dab away tears.\par
 \par
NUCLEAR MAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Wait for my return. I will bring back the girl.\par
\par
375\tab HE GOES TO THE WINDOW AND FLIES OFF \par
\par
376\tab LENNY RUNS TO LEX\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Gee Uncle Lex, I thought you could control that \par
Nuclear guy! You made a significant screw-up, huh?\par
\par
\tab LEX sifts his hands through the ashes of his money.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
Shut up, Leonard.\par
\par
377\tab INT. DAILY PLANET -  DAY\par
\par
\tab WARFIELD is arguing with LACY in her office.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab WARFIELD \par
 \tab        (bellows)\par
\tab Tone down our headlines? Lacy, that's all the common \par
man reads!\par
\tab\par
\tab LACY\par
I'd just like to have a little less sensationalism.\par
\par
\tab WARFIELD\par
Less sensational papers go broke. I thought I taught\par
you long ago the business of newspapers is business.\par
\par
\tab LACY takes a deep breath. Challenging her father has become easier.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab No, Daddy. Our business is journalism. We can't continue \par
to be so irresponsible . . . or else we'll just lead everyone \par
into a disaster.\par
\par
\tab WARFIELD\par
Don't be over-dramatic, young lady. What kind of disaster \par
could we help bring about?\par
\par
\tab A RUMBLE sounds O.S. and then the room shakes. WARFIELD and LACY exchange \par
nervous looks.\par
\par
378\tab CRASHING THROUGH THE WALL - THE NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab He seers a hole through the concrete and stands at his full rock-solid height, eyes burning \par
with the image of LACY.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab WARFIELD\par
\tab\tab\tab Oh my god ... what is it?\par
\par
THE NUCLEAR MAN gives what seems to be smile, then begins to walk towards LACY.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab Daddy . . . !\par
\par
WARFIELD tries to stand between them but THE NUCLEAR MAN swats him away. He \par
lands unconscious against the wall. STAY ON WARFIELD as O.S. we HEAR LACY \par
scream . . .\par
\par
379\tab INT. LEX'S LAIR  -  DAY\par
\par
 \tab LEX, LENNY and LACY MAN are 'guests' of the NUCLEAR MAN.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
                 (still trying to retain control) \par
You know I am about out of patience. Just say you're \par
sorry , about the cash and . . .\par
\par
\tab THE NUCLEAR MAN shoots LEX a silencing look. In his face we see an arrogance that \par
would suit LEX himself.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (Cont.) \par
                 (sotto to Lenny)\par
\tab He's starting to get on my nerves.\par
\par
\tab He turns back to NUCLEAR MAN.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (Cont.) \par
       (desperate)\par
. . .  okay. Forget that cash. We'll get more. We've got \par
everybody right where we want them -- sitting on their \par
bomb buttons . . . scanning the skies . . . staring intently\par
at their rocket screens. Any little blip would set off war. \par
Full alert. The perfect environment to maximize profits.\par
\par
\tab THE NUCLEAR MAN smiles insidiously at LEX. An idea begins to form. He turns to \par
LACY.\par
\par
NUCLEAR MAN \par
I will return for you.\par
\tab\par
\tab He strokes her hair. A beat, then LACY SLAPS him. His face glows red tracing the \par
\tab impression on her hand. His eyes glow red.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Never!\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab NUCLEAR MAN \par
But first, I have fun.\par
\par
\tab He smiles again and steps out onto . . .\par
\par
380\tab EXT. OBSERVATION DECK\par
\par
381\tab PAN DOWN  -  THE NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab He suddenly stands still. Rigid. Then his very skin starts to change color. It glows white hot. \par
Until it takes on an almost metallic sheen. Pressing his arms at his sides. . .\par
382\tab THE MONSTER CHANGES SHAPE\par
\par
\tab Stretching himself until he has become . . .\par
\par
383\tab A NUCLEAR MISSILE\par
\par
\tab His head assumes a conical shape. Eyes now focused to the sky. Smoke spews from this \par
living bomb. The nightmare of the nuclear age man and missile.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab Are you crazy? You'll start a war. . They'll be nobody \par
left except you . . . a beast.\par
\par
\tab LACY steps on the platform. LEX understands.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX (Cont.)\par
. . . and a beauty.\par
\par
384\tab THE NUCLEAR MAN - MISSILE\par
\par
Smiles through his now metallic face. \par
\par
385\tab LACY WATCHES\par
\par
As flames erupt and the NUCLEAR MAN/MISSILE begins to RISE INTO THE SKY with a deafening scream.\par
\par
386\tab OVER METROPOLIS\par
\par
\tab The beast soars higher and higher on his evil mission.\par
\par
387\tab LEX AND LENNY\par
\par
\tab Watching.\par
\par
LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab We'll all fry.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab This wasn't in the plan.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I think he has his own plan, Uncle Lex.\par
\par
388\tab INT. PENTAGON  -  THE WAR ROOM\par
\par
\tab All eyes are on the giant computer screen. Watching for any unidentified object. A radar \par
TECHNICIAN leaps from his seat. He wears a HEADSET.\par
\par
TECHNICIAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I've got something.\par
\par
\tab The CHIEF OF STAFF along with the SECRETARIES run to the screen.\par
\par
389\tab ON THE SCREEN\par
\par
\tab A blip begins moving across the map.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CHIEF\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Do we have identification?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab TECHNICIAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab It's not ours.\par
\tab\tab\tab                   (listens to his headset) \par
They say it's not theirs either.\par
\par
\tab The CHIEF looks at the others.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab NAVY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Can we risk launching?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab ARMY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Can we risk not launching?\par
\par
390\tab INT. KREMLIN -  STRATEGY ROOM\par
\par
\tab Three Soviet GENERALS, are arguing among themselves.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab FIRST GENERAL\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab What if it's not theirs?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SECOND GENERAL \par
What if it is!\par
\par
\tab THIRD GENERAL \par
         (soberly)\par
We haven't given ourselves any other choice.\par
         (shakes his head) \par
Prepare to counter-attack.\par
\par
391\tab BACK TO LEX'S LAIR - LEX, LACY, LENNY\par
\par
\tab LENNY drags out two heavy suitcases to the elevators. LEX is clearing his desk.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX \par
                 (to LACY)\par
Don't worry honey, I'm sure he'll make a swell husband.\par
\par
\tab LENNY\par
Ready, Uncle Lex?\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab If you need us we'll, be five hundred feet underground \par
waiting for the Nuclear winter to turn to nuclear spring.\par
\par
392\tab THE ELEVATOR DOORS OPEN\par
\par
\tab LENNY gasps.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LENNY \par
                    (choking)\par
\tab Uncle Lex . . .\par
\par
393\tab STANDING WITH HIS ARMS CROSSED IN THE ELEVATOR \par
\par
\tab Is SUPERMAN !\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Superman. . .  But you're... dead!\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab       (walks forward, backing\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab        LEX into the lair)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Still having delusions, Lex Luthor?\par
\par
\tab LACY runs to SUPERMAN.\par
\par
LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Superman! The monster is going to start a war!\par
\par
394\tab  LEX -  DECIDES TO CHANGE HIS TUNE\par
\par
LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Uh... right! You've got to stop him. He's mad! I did what \par
I could but he's kind of lovesick for the girl. Boy am I \par
glad to see you. I've learned my lesson too, I'm siding \par
with the good guys from now on.\par
\par
AMENDMENT No:  4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 11-Sept-86\par
\par
394\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I'll deal with you later.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Right, good. Tell you what, we'll wait right here. \par
Till you get back.\par
\par
395\tab SUPERMAN APPROACHES LACY\par
\par
\tab His face shows rock steady dedication, earnest concern.\par
\par
SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I have no right to ask you this. It could be \par
dangerous . . .\par
\tab\par
LACY \par
        (interrupting)\par
Ask me. It's about time I did something for someone \par
else.\par
\par
396\tab THE NUCLEAR MAN/MISSILE\par
\par
Streaking over the Atlantic.\par
\par
397\tab THE PENTAGON\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CHEIF OF STAFF \par
Ready to launch. . . 9, 8, 7. . . \par
\par
398\tab THE KREMLIN\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab GENERAL\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . 6, 5, 4 . . . \par
\par
399\tab EXT. SKY  OVER THE ATLANTIC\par
\par
\tab The MAN/MISSILE streaking with the WHISTLE of its acceleration.  Its pointed warhead \par
\tab with human features seems to grin.\par
\par
400\tab MOVING ACROSS ITS PATH - SUPERMAN CARRYING LACY\par
\par
\tab He stops in mid-air, so the monster can see them.\par
\par
AMENDMENT No:  4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 11-Sept-86\par
\par
401\tab NUCLEAR MAN/MISSILE\par
\par
\tab With a roar it begins to TRANSFORM ITSELF BACK TO HUMAN FORM.\tab SUPERMAN turns to LACY.\par
\par
SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Ready?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Ready. Let's see what I'm made of.\par
\par
402\tab SUPERMAN DROPS LACY\par
\par
\tab She hurtles towards the surging ocean. NUCLEAR MAN takes the bait and dives after her.\par
\par
403\tab BACK TO THE PENTAGON\par
\par
\tab The BLIP disappears from the radar screens.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab TECHNICIAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab       (jumps up)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Stop the countdown! It's gone.\par
\par
404\tab BACK TO THE KREMLIN\par
\par
The SOVIET GENERAL literally leaps to punch the button that will stop the countdown.\par
\par
GENERAL\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab All systems cease action!\par
\par
405\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
Looks up to see:\par
\par
405A\tab SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Hurtling towards him.\par
\par
406\tab SUPERMAN AND NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab They collide. SUPERMAN restrains NUCLEAR MAN from pursuing LACY who tumbles \par
\tab faster and faster towards the grey, choppy waters of the Atlantic.\par
\par
406A\tab THE TWO SUPER BEINGS\par
\par
Racing for the free falling LACY. In a sudden burst of speed, SUPERMAN overhauls his \par
adversary and catches LACY in the nick of time.\par
AMENDMENT No:  4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 11-Sept-86\par
\par
406B\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
He turns in pursuit, leaving a trail of BOILING SEA.\par
\par
406C\tab EXT. SKIES\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN gives chase and Metropolis comes into view.\par
\par
407\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
Watches SUPERMAN carry the GIRL off and down towards Metropolis.\par
\par
408\tab NUCLEAR MAN SWOOPS DOWN TO THE STREETS\par
\par
408A\tab ON THE STREET NEAR METROPOLIS TOWER\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN lands in a busy street by the Metropolis Tower. SUPERMAN stands alone \par
by the entrance, waiting and watching.\par
\par
408B\tab CLOSE ON TAXI DRIVER \par
\par
\tab Horrified at the sudden appearance of a FLAMING MAN in the path of his cab.\par
\par
408C\tab WIDER: THE CAB\par
\par
\tab As it screeches into NUCLEAR MAN'S force field and another cab crashes into the back of \par
it.\par
\par
The CABBIE leaps out, furious at NUCLEAR MAN, not noticing the shortsighted OLD LADY climbing, oblivious to the drama, into the back of his vehicle.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab NUCLEAR MAN \par
Where is the woman?\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN\par
Give it up. You'll never find her. \par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
If you will not tell me... I HURT PEOPLE!\par
\par
409\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Roars and sends a searing energy bolt.\par
\par
409A\tab ON GAS MAIN\par
\par
\tab It explodes.\par
AMENDMENT No:  4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 11-Sept-86\par
\par
410\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Strikes again.\par
\par
410A\tab A PARKED CAR EXPLODES\par
\par
410B\tab CLOSE ON NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Another energy bolt and:  A STREAM OF FIRE lances out past the terrified crowd. People \par
scream and shout.\par
\par
410C\tab CLOSE ON SUPERMAN \par
\par
A mighty BREATH sweeps the flames away from the fleeing people. He rushes to the aid of \par
a DISTRESSED WOMAN and looks back to see:\par
\par
410D\tab SUPERMAN'S P.O.V  -  UNDERSIDE OF CAB \par
\par
The taxi rises into the air.\par
\par
410E\tab INT. CAB\par
\par
\tab The CABBIE is transfixed with terror. THE OLD WOMAN calmly gives him the address \par
she wishes to go to.\par
\par
410F\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Waves of energy pour from his fingers and a second cab rises into the air.\par
\par
410G\tab AS SUPERMAN WATCHES\par
\par
\tab The cabs float high above the street. The PASSENGERS in the second cab screaming with \par
terror until:\par
\par
SUDDENLY a MAN tumbles out. SUPERMAN takes off as the MAN hangs from the \par
opened door.\par
\par
410H\tab WIDE.SHOT - FIRE ENGINE\par
\par
\tab Alarms sounding, tires screaming, it comes round the corner towards camera. NUCLEAR \par
MAN goes to meet the new threat, allowing the TWO CABS to plummet towards the ground. \par
SUPERMAN saves both and sets them gently down. THE OLD LADY gets out and turns to \par
the CABBIE.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab OLD LADY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab How much do I owe you, young man?\par
\par
AMENDMENT No:  4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 11-Sept-86\par
\par
411\tab  SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Looks up. A burst of energy hits him and he crashes back through the doors of the tower \par
while NUCLEAR MAN now continues to demonstrate his power in a violent confrontation \par
with the fire Department.\par
\par
411A\tab THE POLICE ARRIVE\par
\par
\tab Riot guns at the ready, the POLICE shelter behind their car.\par
\par
POLICEMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Okay, Buster. Hold it right there.\par
\par
But:\par
\par
411B\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab A RAY darts out from his eyes and the POLICE are sucked into their car. The doors slam \par
shut and NUCLEAR MAN hurls the car skyward where it sticks on the side of a building, its \par
occupants transfixed with fear.\par
\par
411C\tab EXT. BUILDING AND CAR\par
\par
\tab The car jolts downwards.  Faster and faster, until: \par
\par
SUPERMAN catches it at the very bottom of the building\par
\par
411D\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Enjoying himself as a SWAT TEAM arrives and more weapons are aimed at the monster.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SWAT COMMANDER \par
Let him have it!\par
\tab\par
But NUCLEAR MAN bends, melts and radiates the hostile weapons and the SWAT \par
VEHICLE itself flips over and spins like a top flinging out the last occupant who falls \par
straight into the arms of SUPERMAN.\par
\par
411E\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Striding through the chaos, leaps onto the roof of a car and orchestrates another orgy of \par
explosive mayhem\par
\par
AMENDMENT No:  4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 11-Sept-86\par
\par
411F\tab SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Rushes forward, deflecting with his hands bolt after bolt of energy thrown at him by his \par
opponent. And then:\par
\par
SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Stop! Stop! You win! I'll take you to her.\par
\par
412\tab SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Goes into the Metropolis Tower. Smiling wolfishly, NUCLEAR MAN follows.\par
\par
413\tab IN THE LOBBY\par
\par
The CROWD screams and scatters but NUCLEAR MAN can find neither SUPERMAN nor \par
LACY. He turns to see:\par
\par
413A\tab P.O.V. ELEVATOR DOORS\par
\par
\tab The doors close on SUPERMAN. NUCLEAR MAN unleashes a raging torrent of flame \par
which engulfs the elevator doors. Then looks up and:\par
\par
414\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Takes off, straight up, without thought and crashes up through the ceiling of the lobby.\par
\par
415\tab FASTER AND FASTER\par
\par
He moves up, through every floor, crashing through as startled EXECUTIVES,\par
SECRETARIES, CLEANERS etc. look on.\par
\par
416\tab OUTSIDE THE BUILDING\par
\par
\tab We PAN swiftly upward to watch a series of windows shatter to mark his progress.\par
\par
417\tab INT. LEX'S LAIR\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN stands guard in front of one of the elevators as NUCLEAR MAN crashes \par
through.\par
\par
NUCLEAR MAN \par
Where is she?\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN\par
Far away from here, and safe.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
AMENDMENT No:  4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 11-Sept-86\par
\par
417\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
SUPERMAN surreptitiously checks the elevator doors behind him - but NUCLEAR MAN \par
notices. He lunges at SUPERMAN, felling him with a tremendous blow. SUPERMAN \par
cannot get up to stop him. \par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN \par
       (groggy)\par
No! Don't go in there! She's not in there!\par
\par
\tab But NUCLEAR MAN wrenches the doors apart to find NOTHING !\par
\par
418\tab SUPERMAN RISES\par
\par
\tab It was a trick! He shoves NUCLEAR MAN into the elevator and quickly slams the door shut \par
behind him.\par
\par
419\tab SUPERMAN'S FIST\par
\par
\tab Slams through the control panel on the exterior wall, shorting out the electric circuits.\par
\par
420\tab INSIDE THE ELEVATOR\par
\par
\tab All goes black. NUCLEAR MAN slowly collapses, his strength is gone. \par
\par
421\tab EXT. TOP OF METROPOLIS TOWER\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN appears above the observation deck. With X-RAY VISION he looks inside and \par
discovers the elevator cable. He plunges his arms through the metal housing and wrenches \par
out the cable and bodily pulls the elevator and its occupant up into the sky.\par
\par
422\tab SUPERMAN IS AIRBORNE\par
\par
\tab Over Metropolis. He carries behind the elevator car, NUCLEAR MAN'S coffin, stretched \par
down from the ends of the cable.\par
\par
423\tab EXT. SPACE\par
\par
SUPERMAN flies away from the earth. \par
\par
424\tab EXT. SPACE AND SUN\par
\par
\tab The glowing orb of the sun comes into frame as SUPERMAN flies on.\par
\par
AMENDMENT NO. 4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab 11-Sept-86\par
\par
425\tab INT. ELEVATOR\par
\par
\tab A CRACK in the corner of the elevator flares in the darkness as the glare of the sun strikes \par
the outside.\par
\par
426\tab CLOSE ON NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab A beam of light shoots past the immobile NUCLEAR MAN. \par
\par
423\tab THE MOON\par
\par
Cold white orb of the night. Pockmarked and forgotten. SUPERMAN continues on his flight.\par
\par
424\tab AROUND THE MOON'S EQUATOR\par
\par
424A\tab INT. ELEVATOR\par
\par
\tab The elevator tilts with the motion and the beam of light strikes NUCLEAR MAN. His eyes \par
SNAP OPEN.  But the beam swings erratically away - and he is still again.\par
\par
425\tab THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN lands in a deep crater with the NUCLEAR MAN in tow. Sets him down into a \par
dark recess. Mission accomplished, off he goes.\par
\par
425A\tab WIDE SHOT: THE MOON'S SURFACE\par
\par
Tranquil and calm when:  SUDDENLY the SUN slowly rises over the horizon. And the \par
sunlight STRIKES THE ELEVATOR.\par
\par
425B\tab INT. ELEVATOR\par
\par
The shaft of sunlight strikes NUCLEAR MAN full in the face. CUT TO:\par
\par
426\tab THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MOON\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN flies over . . .\par
\par
427\tab THE SEA OF TRANQUILITY\par
\par
Where the American ASTRONAUTS landed two years ago.\par
\par
428\tab THE AMERICAN FLAG\par
\par
\tab Its pole is slightly tilted. SUPERMAN straightens it and salutes the flag when: \par
\par
AMENDMENT NO. 4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab 11-Sept-86\par
\par
428A\tab NUCLEAR MAN \par
\par
\tab Leaps on him, but SUPERMAN knocks him aside.\par
\par
428B\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Releases a gigantic energy bolt which knocks SUPERMAN off his feet. But he recovers and \par
releases an energy bolt of his own which, in turn, knocks NUCLEAR MAN over.\par
\par
428C\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Leaps to his feet and sends bolt after bolt of nuclear energy at SUPERMAN.\par
\par
428D\tab MEDIUM SHOT: SUPERMAN\par
\par
Deflecting easily all that is thrown at him.\par
\par
428E\tab SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab Takes off at tremendous speed.\par
\par
428F\tab WIDER SHOT\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN streaks over NUCLEAR MAN, striking him with a massive two-fisted thump\par
 and:\par
\par
428G\tab THE STRUGGLE GOES ON\par
\par
\tab They trade punches until NUCLEAR MAN collapses into the moondust and SUPERMAN \par
turns away and goes to straighten the American flag which has been knocked over in the \par
titanic struggle.\par
\par
428H\tab SUPERMAN.AND AMERICAN FLAG\par
\par
\tab As SUPERMAN raises the flag, we notice NUCLEAR MAN once more behind him. It is:\par
\tab TOO LATE and NUCLEAR MAN seizes him in a massive bearhug before smashing him \par
down into the moon rock and burying him completely. NUCLEAR MAN looks down at what \par
he has done and then up towards the EARTH.\par
\par
NUCLEAR MAN \par
Lacy?   Lacy!!\par
\par
428I\tab NUCLEAR MAN TAKES OFF\par
\par
AMENDMENT NO. 4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab 11-Sept-86\par
\par
428J\tab EXT. SPACE: MOON AND EARTH\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN heads back to earth. \par
\par
428K\tab INT. LEX'S LAIR\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN crashes through the ceiling to LACY'S horror.\par
\par
428L\tab EXT. SEA OF TRANQUILITY\par
\par
SUPERMAN digs himself out.\par
\par
428M\tab INT. LEX'S LAIR\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN abducts LACY\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab NUCLEAR MAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab You shall be my Queen! Come!\par
\par
428N\tab EXT. SPACE AND MOON\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN pushes the moon out of orbit.\par
\par
428O\tab EXT. LEX'S LAIR  -  OBSERVATION DECK. DAY\par
\par
NUCLEAR MAN drags LACY out onto the observation deck.\par
\par
428P\tab EXT. MOON.\par
\par
Moving faster, passing right to left.\par
\par
428Q\tab EXT. OBSERVATION DECK.\par
\par
NUCLEAR MAN soars into the air with LACY.\par
\par
428R\tab EXT. EDGE OF SPACE\par
\par
They leave the earth's atmosphere.\par
\par
428S\tab EXT. SUN AND MOON\par
\par
The moon slowly covers the sun\par
\par
AMENDMENT NO. 4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab 11-Sept-86\par
\par
428T\tab CLOSE SHOT: NUCLEAR MAN \par
\tab\par
\tab Reacts horror struck at:\par
\par
428U\tab HIS P.O.V.: AN ECLIPSE \par
\par
428V\tab EXT.SPACE\par
 \par
In the unnatural darkness, deprived of energy, NUCLEAR MAN goes rigid, helpless and \par
immobile, still clutching LACY.\par
\par
428W\tab EXT.  SPACE\par
\par
SUPERMAN flies to the rescue, releases LACY and together they sweep down towards the \par
earth's surface.\par
\par
428X\tab CLOSE ON NUCLEAR MAN\par
\par
\tab Drifting helplessly until SUPERMAN returns, seizes hold of him and flies back to the earth.\par
\par
428Y\tab EXT. NUCLEAR POWER STATION\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN carrying the immobile NUCLEAR MAN appears in the sky above a nuclear \par
power station and drops him into a cooling tower.\par
\par
428Z\tab INT COOLING TOWER  -  NUCLEAR POWER STATION\par
\par
\tab NUCLEAR MAN rockets through an open hatch which SLAMS SHUT. The hatch lid carries \par
the international radiation hazard symbol.\par
\par
428Za\tab INT. POWER STATION\par
\par
\tab The pointers swing to full charge. \par
\par
428Zb\tab EXT. METROPOLIS\par
\par
\tab The lights flare and the city blossoms with light.\par
\par
428Zc\tab EARTH FROM SPACE\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN sees America ablaze with myriad pinpricks of dazzling light.\par
\par
AMENDMENT NO. 4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab 5-Aug-86\par
\par
429\tab EXT. HIGHWAY -  DAY\par
\par
\tab LENNY drives while LEX does calculations on a pad of paper. ON SPEEDOMETER: 110 \par
mph.\par
\par
LENNY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab You think he'll find us.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Never. But we have to hide out for a  while. Lay \par
low. Say. . . a couple of years. By then I'll have a \par
new plan. \par
\par
LENNY \par
Lucky I brought my drums.\par
\par
\tab LEX reaches on the seat and throws LENNY'S drum sticks out the window. At the same \par
time, the car begins to SHAKE and then . . .\par
\par
430\tab THE CAR RISES OFF THE GROUND\par
\par
LEX and LENNY look at each other . . .\par
\par
431\tab UNDERNEATH THE CAR  -  SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab\par
432\tab EXT. CHAIN GANG  -  QUARRY  -  DAY\par
\par
The redneck INMATES working in the stone quarry.\par
\par
433\tab SUPERMAN LANDS WITH LEX\par
\par
\tab Hitches him onto the chain.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LEX\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab But . . . how could you beat him?\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab High School Physics, Luthor. While I was recuperating I \par
had time to figure out that if your foul creature was born \par
from the sun, it must have been his source of energy.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
AMENDMENT NO. 4    (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab 30-Oct-86\par
\par
433\tab CONTINUED\par
\tab\par
\tab LEX\par
But . . . but isn't the world about to be osterized?\par
\par
SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab No . . . it's the way it always is . . . on the brink . . . \par
with good fighting evil.\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN leaves. LEX once more a member of the chain gang. The toothless OLD CON \par
recognises LEX.\par
\par
CON\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Hey, Mozart's back!\par
\par
434\tab EXT. BOY'S TOWN  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab The church-sponsored home for wayward boys. One of the PRIESTS looks up to see \par
SUPERMAN and LENNY.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab This boy has been under a bad influence. Can you \par
help him?\par
\par
\tab PRIEST\par
Every boy can be helped, Superman.\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN \par
That's what I think too.\par
\par
435\tab EXT. THE DAILY PLANET BUILDING  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab PEDESTRIANS watch as TWO WORKMEN take down a sign "Warfield Publications."\par
LOIS LANE is parking her car.  Overseeing the effort is:\par
\par
436\tab PERRY WHITE\par
\par
\tab He lights what seems to be a victory cigar. A nervous JIMMY OLSEN is joined by LOIS \par
LANE as: \par
\par
437\tab WARFIELD'S LIMO PULLS UP\par
\par
\tab LOIS looks worried.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Mr. White, are you sure you know what \par
you are doing? Here comes Warfield.\par
\par
\tab WARFIELD storms up to PERRY.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab WARFIELD\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab You'd better have a good explanation, White, or \par
you'll be talking to your lawyers from jail.\par
\par
\tab PERRY winks at LOIS and JIMMY\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab PERRY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab You know, I'm not a tycoon. I'm just an old reporter. \par
But I've read enough in my own paper the last few years \par
about hostile takeover of companies. You must have been \par
asleep at the wheel Warfield, because I managed to convince \par
the Bankers of this city that the Daily Planet should be \par
treated like a natural resource . . .Protected from predators. \par
They lent me the money, I bought all the outstanding shares, \par
and you, my friend are now the minority shareholder.\par
\par
\tab WARFIELD'S jaw drops.\par
\par
438\tab A NEWS TRUCK FLIES BY THE CORNER\par
\par
\tab Dropping the latest stack of dailies. JIMMY tears off the top copy.\par
\par
439\tab INSERT:  THE OLD FORMAT DAILY PLANET:\par
\par
THE HEADLINE READS:  "WE' RE BACK."\par
\par
LOIS hug's PERRY. He blushes.\par
\par
440\tab EXT. UNITED NATIONS PLAZA  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab The world waits to hear SUPERMAN. A jungle of radio and TV equipment clustered at the \par
center of an enormous throng of citizens.\par
\par
441\tab LOIS AND JIMMY\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab JIMMY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I don't see him anywhere Miss Lane.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Well, well . . . I finally beat Clark Kent to a press \par
conference.\par
\par
442\tab EXT. ON THE STREET  -  A TAXI PULLS UP\par
\par
\tab CLARK and LACY are in the back. Her luggage is piled around them. CLARK opens the \par
door, but he doesn't move.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab Daddy's offered me jobs at some of his other \par
companies. But, I've been thinking maybe I'll \par
take some time off.\par
      (a wry smile)\par
 I'm going to find a place like Smallville, in the\par
country. Maybe a  farm . . .  see what the slow \par
lane is like.\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab I'm sorry to see you go.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab You don't have to be polite, Clark. I've got a pretty \par
good idea of how you feel about me.\par
\par
\tab CLARK \par
I'm not so sure you do.\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
Any more like you back home, Clark?\par
\par
\tab CLARK\par
Like me?\par
\par
\tab LACY\par
You know: strong, gentle, tall men with bright blue \par
eyes and square. Men who like to dance slow, the old\par
fashioned way, the way their mothers taught them on \par
the night before their prom.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
442\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
\tab LACY leans over and wraps her arms around CLARK. She holds on tight as they kiss. Then \par
CLARK steps outside and closes the door. She leans out the window.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab You'll find a good man Lacy. You deserve one.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LACY \par
Maybe if you'd have met who I am now, instead of the \par
spoiled brat you met a few weeks ago, it would have \par
been different between us.\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Lacy. . . I . . . \par
\par
\tab She puts her finger to his lips.\par
 \par
LACY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab No. Don't answer. I want to consider the possibilities.\par
\par
\tab CLARK laughs with her.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab If you get to Smallville, I know a real estate agent . . .\par
\tab\tab\tab                    (reaches in his \par
 \tab\tab\tab\tab          wallet for card)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . Levon Hornsby. He may have the perfect place \par
available. Tell him you know me.\par
\par
\tab She reaches up and touches his face. The taxi pulls away.\par
\par
LACY \par
       (leaning out)\par
Say goodbye to Superman for me.\par
\par
442\tab CLARK'S  P.O.V.  - THE U.N. PLAZA\par
\par
A multitude has assembled. CLARK starts working his way through the crowd.\par
\par
443\tab THE FRONT OF THE CROWD  -  LOIS AND JIMMY\par
\par
CLARK pushes his way up front. JIMMY notices him first. He smiles. Nudges LOIS.\par
\par
LOIS starts when she sees CLARK, then regains her composure, changing her tender smile \par
into an impish grin.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab JIMMY\par
\tab\tab\tab Hi Mr. Kent. How do you feel?\par
\par
CLARK\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab It's a beautiful day, Jimmy.\par
\par
444\tab CLOSE ON LOIS \par
\par
\tab As she moves closer to CLARK. Her eyes sparkle.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab      (mischievously)\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab It must have been a super effort to get out of \par
bed, Clark.\par
\par
\tab CLARK\par
Well, I'm feeling a lot better . . . almost chipper . . .\par
         (slightest smile)\par
. . . and all because I had a visit from a very \par
good nurse.\par
\par
JIMMY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab She must have had some strong medicine. Lois said \par
you were really ill.\par
\par
\tab CLARK \par
       (looking at LOIS)\par
Well Jimmy, sometimes a little loving care is the \par
best medicine.\par
\par
\tab LOIS \par
        (softly)\par
I'm glad you're here.\par
        (a beat, then the \par
          old LOIS)\par
And don't forget I'm covering Superman's press conference. \par
You just tape reactions from people in the crowd.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
445\tab CONTINUED\par
\par
CLARK pats his pockets.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab CLARK\par
Oh no, I left my new tape recorder in the taxi! \par
Somebody save my place.\par
\par
\tab CLARK runs back through the crowd.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab JIMMY \par
Same old Mr. Kent . . . he'll never change.\par
\par
\tab LOIS\par
        (smiles)\par
I hope not.\par
\par
446\tab ANGLE  - THE FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS\par
\par
\tab The wind begins to pick up. And the crowd starts to buzz.\par
\par
LOIS\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab He's here!\par
\par
447\tab ON TOP OF U.N. BUILDING - SUPERMAN\par
\par
He waves at the CROWD and then flies down to land in front of the crowd. Smiles warmly and walks forward.\par
\par
448\tab SUPERMAN'S P.O.V.  -  AS HE WALKS PAST LOIS\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Nice to see you again, Lois.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab LOIS \par
Nice to see you.\par
\par
449\tab SUPERMAN STEPS TO THE MICROPHONE \par
\par
The CROWD falls silent.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab Once more we have survived the threat of war. And \par
once more we've found a fragile peace. I thought I \par
could give you all the gift of freedom from war. \par
But I was wrong. It is not mine to give.\par
\par
AMENDMENT NO. 10   (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 21-Oct-86\par
\par
450\tab FLASH CUT TO CHINESE COUNTRYSIDE  -  DAY\par
\par
CLOSE ON old fashioned LOUDSPEAKER on rickety pole.\par
\par
PULL BACK to reveal FOUR CHINESE PEASANTS, one a YOUNG MOTHER with a \par
BABY strapped to her back, working in the fields in the shadow of the GREAT WALL 0F \par
CHINA."\par
\par
They listen to the broadcast.\par
\par
451\tab FLASH CUT TO LENIN'S TOMB  -  MOSCOW  -  DAY\par
\par
\tab A RUSSIAN WEDDING PARTY of eight persons and TWO RED GUARDS queuing to \par
enter the mausoleum with the broadcast sounding over the public address system.\tab\par
\par
452\tab FLASH CUT TO A SCHOOLYARD\par
\par
\tab JEREMY'S CLASSMATES are listening on a GHETTO BLASTER. JEREMY stands shyly \par
behind them.\par
\par
453\tab BACK TO SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . Our Planet is still young. There are galaxies \par
around us with other civilizations to meet and \par
learn from. A community of planets for us to join. \par
What a brilliant future we can have. But there will \par
only be peace when the people want it so badly, \par
their governments will have no choice but to give \par
it to them.\par
         (his voice grows bolder)\par
I wish you could all see the earth as I see it.\par
\par
454\tab CLOSEUP:  SUPERMAN\par
\par
\tab It dawns on him.\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab . . . Maybe you can! If you'll all excuse me for one minute.\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab One step and he bounds into the air!\par
\par
455\tab ON LOIS\par
\par
\tab Like everyone else, confused as SUPERMAN soars away.\par
\par
AMENDMENT NO. 10   (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 21-Oct-86\par
\par
456\tab EXT. JEREMY'S SCHOOLYARD\par
\par
\tab A loud WHOOSH makes the KIDS Look to the sky. \par
\par
457\tab SUPERMAN LANDS\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
I need your help, Jeremy.\par
\par
458\tab SUPERMAN HOLDS OUT HIS HAND TO JEREMY\par
\par
JEREMY takes it.\par
\par
459\tab UP, UP AND AWAY\par
\par
The SCHOOLKIDS gasp as SUPERMAN carries JEREMY into the sky.\par
\par
460\tab THE PLANET EARTH\par
\par
Shining brightly in green and blue and white wisps of cloud. Spinning in its orbit.\par
\par
460A\tab EXT. THE PLANET EARTH  -  SPACE\par
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The Soyuz Space Capsule, from the opening scenes, continues .in orbit. TWO COSMONAUTS are trying to replace their lost antennae. The THIRD COSMONAUT is \par
watching through the porthole. SUPERMAN and JEREMY fly past the Space Capsule and wave to the COSMONAUTS. The RUSSIANS enthusiastically acknowledge their salute.\par
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461\tab INTO FRAME:  SUPERMAN AND JEREMY\par
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\tab JEREMY watches from a super vantage point.\par
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\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab JEREMY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Awesome!\par
\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab SUPERMAN\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Jeremy, I need you to tell the people of the \par
world what you see.\par
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\tab JEREMY\par
I'll try. . .\par
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AMENDMENT NO. 10   (pink)\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab REVISED 21-Oct-86\par
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462\tab JEREMY'S P.O.V.  - THE EARTH\par
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As they pass over the continents.\par
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JEREMY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab Well . . . I see the ocean currents. . . and the \par
rain . . . and mountains and rivers. . . but . . .\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN\par
Go on . . .\par
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JEREMY\par
\tab\tab\tab\tab But you can't tell where one country begins and \par
another ends. You can't see any borders. It's \par
just . . . one world.\par
\par
\tab SUPERMAN\par
Good. If you can see it, and I can see it, maybe some \par
day everyone will see it.\par
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463\tab CLOSEUP:  SUPERMAN\par
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\tab He arcs toward the CAMERA. Coming right at us.\par
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464\tab FLYING AT THE CAMERA\par
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SUPERMAN and JEREMY.  MOVE CLOSER ON SUPERMAN as he gives us his farewell \par
salute and then carries JEREMY home.\par
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FADE OUT:\par
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THE END\par
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