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Army access, Warren Oates’s Wild Bunch stories, on-set injuries, improvised accidents, surprise haircuts, Murray–Young friction, and a John Candy fight-night dinner
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- The military reportedly supported the film with Fort Knox access and real troops as extras. — Bill Simmons
- Warren Oates chipped a tooth when actors dragged him through mud without warning him. — Bill Simmons
- Warren Oates reportedly entertained the cast with stories about The Wild Bunch and was liked even by Bill Murray. — Bill Simmons
- The actor whose name is transcribed as Laracette broke his nose running into a door during an unused take and wore makeup afterward. — Bill Simmons
- Murray’s suitcase blow was accidental and remained in the film. — Bill Simmons
- Most basic-training haircuts were surprises, producing genuine reactions. — Bill Simmons
- A disputed story says Murray and Sean Young clashed over improvisation; the panel explicitly marks it uncertain. — Bill Simmons
- John Candy hosted the cast for homemade spaghetti and the Leonard–Duran no-más fight. — Bill Simmons