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Continuity mistake: Just after Supes heard Lex with the ultrasound, he flies down to the street but at the last second he disappears.

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Trivia: The final sequence with Superman flying around the earth and smiling at the screen was very innovative for the industry and was taken for every sequel of the film even in Superman returns.

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Other mistake: Clark does not have enough room beneath his clothes to have the suit, the cape and the boots.

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Trivia: Gene Hackman refused to shave his head - it had to be done by a stunt double.

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Other mistake: When Superman helps the airplane his "S" is flipped.

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Other mistake: In the extended version, there is a scene where the people are watching the news about Superman saving the chopper. The TV shows footage from below and from the other side of the building - no one could take that shot.

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Continuity mistake: After Superman gets soaked in Lex's pool he also gets his hair wet and messy, but when he flies up his hair is dry and combed and his clothes are dry.

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Continuity mistake: While Lex and Otis are talking with the lieutenant and his crew at the bridge, the sun changes between shots.

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Other mistake: At the time when Lois is on the train and sees Clark running alongside, she is about 8-10 years old. About 12 years later she is 30.

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Continuity mistake: In the extended version, where Martha is preparing breakfast, she places a box of Cheerios on the table. Then she looks out the window at Clark. The shot changes to an exterior shot of her looking out the window, but there is a pitcher of milk next to the box of Cheerios that was not there before.

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Continuity mistake: The blanket used by baby Kal El to get to earth is red, blue and gold. When he lands it's just red.

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Trivia: Marlon Brando got the highest payment of all the actors in spite of his short time onscreen.

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Continuity mistake: While Lex is telling Superman his plans with the missiles at his home, he is touching his cane with both hands then only then both hands back again.

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