April 23, 2025

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Why Actors HATED Working for Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick’s extreme directing methods pushed actors to their limits. This video uncovers the brutal toll his perfectionism took on Shelley Duvall in The Shining, Malcolm McDowell in A Clockwork Orange, and others. From demanding 127 takes to causing physical injuries and emotional distress, Kubrick’s obsessive style blurred the line between genius and cruelty. Featuring behind-the-scenes stories from George C. Scott, Harvey Keitel, and Nicole Kidman, we explore what it was really like to work with one of cinema’s most controversial directors.

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0:00 Intro
0:31 Malcolm McDowell
2:37 Shelley Duvall
4:19 Harvey Keitel
5:01 Cruise and Kidman
6:12 George C. Scott
7:13 Peter Sellers
8:45 Ryan O’Neal

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