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Dustin Hoffman says Mike Nichols made Katharine Ross slap him 27 times for unused scene

Actor recalls 'terrible experience' on The Graduate set, describing director's treatment as sadistic.

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What to know

  • Dustin Hoffman published an essay recounting a difficult experience filming The Graduate under director Mike Nichols.
  • Hoffman revealed that Katharine Ross slapped him 27 times for a scene that was ultimately not included in the final film.
  • Hoffman characterized Nichols' direction as sadistic, suggesting the director's behavior went beyond what was necessary for the production.

“A certain sadism seemed to creep in”

Dustin Hoffman, Actor · The Guardian ↗

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    Hoffman reveals 27-slap scene that didn't make final cut

    Hoffman discloses that director Mike Nichols had Katharine Ross slap him 27 times for a scene that was ultimately not used in the film, characterizing Nichols' direction as sadistic.

    “terrible experience…”
    — Dustin Hoffman, Actor · source
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    Dustin Hoffman publishes essay on difficult Graduate experience

    Dustin Hoffman pens an essay describing his time filming The Graduate as a terrible experience, including details about an intense scene involving repeated slaps.

    1. 8 outlets Dustin Hoffman details ‘terrible’ time filming The Graduate

      first by The Cairns Post, 9d ago · also inkl, The Independent, la Repubblica, Yahoo, Guardian Culture, The Guardian +1

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