Gotta respect a guy that stands up for his wife. Don't mess with Lex Luthor!
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/gene-hackman-questioned-slapping-homeless-man-article-1.1195042 (http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/gene-hackman-questioned-slapping-homeless-man-article-1.1195042)
That is more of a Popeye Doyle move...from French Connection. :)