Dustin Hoffman says "The Graduate" director Mike Nichols made Katharine Ross slap him 27 times: 'A certain sadism seemed to creep in'

The Oscar winner recalled his time on the set in his new book.

Dustin Hoffman Reveals How Much He Hated Filming Iconic Movie

Dustin Hoffman has said filming The Graduate was “a terrible experience” that “exacerbated” all his insecurities. Hoffman was nominated for an Oscar Award for Best Actor for playing Benjamin Braddock ...

Dustin Hoffman admits shooting one of his most iconic roles was a terrible experience

The Oscar winner said that a director’s alleged “sadism” spoiled one of his earliest film set experiences.

Dustin Hoffman Says Filming ‘The Graduate' Was a Terrible Experience

Dustin Hoffman, who shot to fame after starring as Ben Braddock in Mike Nichols’ classic film "The Graduate," has opened up ...

Dustin Hoffman ‘slapped 27 times’ during ‘terrible experience’ filming The Graduate

Dustin Hoffman has opened up on filming the classic 1967 film The Graduate, describing the production as a “terrible ...

Dustin Hoffman says filming The Graduate was ‘a terrible experience’ due to Mike Nichols’ ‘sadism’

In his new memoir, the actor reveals he was slapped 27 times until he was dizzy for a scene director Nichols ‘didn’t even use’ ...
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Dustin Hoffman recalls "terrible experience" on The Graduate as director had Katharine Ross slap him 27 times

Dustin Hoffman looks back on the unsettling moments behind The Graduate, revealing how 27 takes of a slapping scene caused him an ear injury.