![]() The two instructors taught very different techniques, something that would become important on the set of Full Metal Jacket.ĭ’Onofrio was working as a bouncer at the Hard Rock Café in New York while Modine was filming the Vietnam scenes in London with Kubrick, who still hadn’t cast the role of Pvt. Vincent studied acting with Lee Strasberg and Matthew with Stella Adler. Modine and D’Onofrio were both aspiring actors in New York City and became friends after meeting at an audition. Modine and D’Onofrio’s friendship almost didn’t survive the movie Modine remembers, “Anybody who’s ever broken their ribs knows that there’s not much you can do to help yourself when you have broken ribs you just have to push through it.” 2. The gunny still hadn’t recovered by the time his scenes were filmed and he was in quite a bit of pain. Kubrick shot the Vietnam-set second half of the movie first as Ermey tried to recover from his injuries before the crew moved on to the boot camp scenes. Lee Ermey was injured in a car accident just before filming started and played the role of Gunny Hartman with broken ribs Here are the most surprising ‘Full Metal’ facts from that conversation. He just gave an extensive interview to The Hollywood Reporter that focused on his work with Kubrick in Full Metal Jacket and director Christopher Nolan on The Dark Knight. Modine’s long career has featured memorable roles in Birdy, Married to the Mob, 47 Meters Down, The Dark Knight and Stranger Things, but it’s Full Metal Jacket that continues to fascinate. Leonard “Gomer Pyle” Lawrence, creating a large target for Gunny’s temper and displaying a shocking rage of his own. ![]() Vincent D’Onofrio launched his career as the tortured recruit Pvt. Hartman, a character who’s the source of some of the greatest film quotes ever. Of course, the movie may be best remembered for Marine veteran R. More than three decades since the release of director Stanley Kubrick’s Marine Corps masterpiece Full Metal Jacket, actor Matthew Modine may still be best known for his performance as Pvt. Editor’s note: This article by James Barber originally appeared on, a leading source of news for the military and veteran community
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