Gus Gorman I don't want to go to jail because there are robbers and rapers and rapers who rape robbers!
Played by Richard Pryor 
Superman III (1983) · 18 quotes
Superman III (1983) · 18 quotes
Most-quoted character in Superman III (1983): in 8 of its 18 quotes
Most scenes with: Ross Webster (2)
Both keys at the same time!
More lines from Gus Gorman
3 quotes Gus Gorman Gus Gorman I just do not believe a man can fly!
Gus Gorman (throwing rock at mule)
Get you, jackass!
Scenes with Gus Gorman
4 scenes
Unemployment Clerk
Next! Name?
Gus Gorman Gus Gorman.
Unemployment Clerk
Ah yes, August Gorman. Have you looked for work this week, Mr. Gorman?
Gus Gorman Yeah.
Unemployment Clerk
What kind?
Gus Gorman Kitchen... technician.
Unemployment Clerk
Dishwasher? Any luck?
Gus Gorman Nope. But -
Unemployment Clerk
Mr. Gorman, according to our records you have been unemployed for thirty-six weeks.
Gus Gorman Thirty-five.
Unemployment Clerk
Not counting this week. [looks through his file] You secured employment last June as a messenger and were discharged after one day for -
Gus Gorman They said I lost it on the subway, but it ain't the truth! It was a pickpocket took it!
Unemployment Clerk
A television set?
Gus Gorman It was one of them little insy-bitty two-inch screen Japanese jobs.
Unemployment Clerk
The only other employment you found was in a fast-food joint which lasted... twenty-eight minutes? Well, that's some kind of record. Talk about fast.
Gus Gorman You know they 'spect you to learn all that on the first day? "Hold the pickle! Hold the lettuce! Extra onions! Special sauce! No special sauce!" Ain't nobody found no meat inside that glop yet.
Unemployment Clerk
Mr. Gorman, the city of Metropolis is generous to a fault, but thirty-six weeks of chronic unemployment, thirty-six weeks of living off the taxes of hard-working citizens. Do you know what you are?
Gus Gorman Don't call me a bum! I ain't no bum!
Unemployment Clerk
You are, I was about to say, no longer eligible.
Gus Gorman Hey brother, got a light?
Black Man
Sure.
Hands Gus a matchbook, which has a unique advertisement
Matchbook
Earn big money! Learn about computers at Metropolis School of Technology.
Alright, Webster, the game's over.
Lorelei Ambrosia
Hi, honey.
I don't know you, lady.
Lorelei Ambrosia
[sad]
But the other night...
I'm sorry, but that wasn't me. That guy's gone. [to Webster] And you're next, Webster.
Never underestimate the power of computers. How do you like it?
l think it's typical of people like you, Webster. Instead of helping others, the four of you just want to help yourselves.
Gus Gorman [to Superman]
Four of you? You mean, Us? Four? Wait-- Hey, man!
Lorelei Ambrosia
That's his last name. He likes to be called Superman.
Gus Gorman [to Superman]
Oh, I see, I'm not with them, Superman.
You could've fooled me, Mister.
You're a genius. You've invented a machine that can find anybody's weak spot. Congratulations, old buddy. You're going to go down in history as the man who killed Superman!
Gus Gorman I'm - no. Superman! No!
