Accidental Bloopers That Became Iconic Movie Moments

Full Metal Jacket

R. Lee Ermey portrayed Sargent Hartman in this military movie, but he had an edge up on his casting competition. The actor had previously served in the Parris Island Marines as a drill instructor during the war. He was first hired to the set as technical director but, after some prodding, he was cast in the movie himself. He improvised all the scenes involving military training himself. 

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The More You Know

  • The filming of 'The Godfather' was disrupted by an actual Mafia member, Joe Colombo. Producer Al Ruddy met with him and reviewed the script, striking the word "Mafia" completely from the movie. Colombo and his pals also managed to elbow their way into casting and ended up as extras in the film.
  • Buzz Lightyear's original name is Lunar Larry.
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