Kiefer Sutherland shared a rare behind-the-scenes story from the filming of Some good men while reflecting on the legacy of director Rob Reiner.
The actor spoke at an upcoming CBS News special titled Rob Reiner Scenes from a Life.
Sutherland remembers the day the actors filmed the famous courtroom scene where Jack Nicholson uttered the line “You can’t handle the truth.”
He said CBS News that Nicholson performed the entire scene in one powerful take that left the room silent, according to People.
“No one said a word, and Rob walked up to Jack Nicholson and whispered in his ear, ‘Would you like to do another one?’ And Jack Nicholson said, ‘Well, here we are,'” Sutherland said.
He added that the second take was “just as extraordinary.”
Reiner was so happy with the scene that he surprised the cast and crew by ending filming early.
“They had planned to shoot all day, and Rob looked at everyone and said, ‘I couldn’t ask for anything more, so you all have the rest of the day off,'” Sutherland recalled.
The tribute was broadcast after the tragic news that Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14.
Their son Nick Reiner was arrested and charged in connection with their deaths.
However, family members later said they were in great pain.
Rob Reiner will be remembered for directing most of the iconic films, including Stay close to me, The Princess Bride, When Harry met Sally, Misery And Some good men.
