Did You Know These Behind-The-Scenes Facts About "Cast Away"?

Demme Cut an Emotional Scene Between Hanks and Banderas

An unedited version of the film features a scene with Hanks and Banderas lying in bed together, which is meant to show other people that they're "just like us," because the film was meant to strip away all prejudices against the LGBTQ community. However, the scene was cut due to length, and Demme stands by the decision because ultimately, the film is about the portrayal of justice.

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