Stanley Kubrick’s 1987 Vietnam War drama Full Metal Jacket has gone on to become a cult classic, loved by movie fans worldwide. With Kubrick’s particular way of working and the intriguing story of the movie, it should come as no surprise that the filming of Full Metal Jacket was an interesting time – for better or worse. If you’re a fan of Full Metal Jacket, then you’re going to love these things you (probably) didn’t know about the movie.
[post_page_title]From tech advisor to drill instructor[/post_page_title]
The late, great R. Lee Ermey was the technical advisor for the movie before telling Stanley Kubrick that he wanted to play the drill instructor instead – but Kubrick wasn’t convinced.
So Ermey decided to shoot his own audition tape where he shouted obscenities and insults into the camera, for a full 15 minutes – all while having oranges and tennis balls thrown at him. With his unflinching tirade of abuse and his experience as an actual drill instructor in the Marines, Kubrick realized Ermey just had to play Gunnery Sergeant Hartman.
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