The phrase “There are no small parts, only small actors” is an old proverb that is commonly used in the entertainment industry. Even though it is intended to be inspirational, there are situations when it is actually accurate. For example, these extras were considered to be relatively little actors until they did something significant, which was to destroy the extremely expensive film they were working on.
30+ Movies Spoiled By Bad Extras
Thanks for the spoiler, kid (North By Northwest)
One of Alfred Hitchcock’s best thrillers, North by Northwest, kept audiences on the edge of their seats. The crop duster chase has become iconic, but the standoff at Mount Rushmore’s visitor center is almost as well-known – for all the wrong reasons. Would Eve, the movie’s main lady, really shoot Cary Grant’s Roger Thornhill? Yes, based on the extra youngster in the back. Five seconds before Eve shoots, he closes his ears in preparation of the thunderous bang. Hitch should have known that when working with children, it’s important to get it right the first time.
Thanks For The Spoiler, Kid (North By Northwest)
