Behind the Scenes: George Clooney's Confrontation - The Explosive Clash with Director David O. Russell - video Dailymotion

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Nearly 25 years ago, on the set of the 1999 film "Three Kings," a heated clash between Clooney and Russell reached the verge of physical confrontation.

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00:00 George Clooney, known for his swift, demure and remarkable filmography, made headlines

00:05 as he unveiled an intense altercation with acclaimed filmmaker David Russell, shedding

00:10 light on the darker side of Hollywood dynamics.

00:13 The clash dates back almost 25 years to the set of the 1990 film Three Kings, where tensions

00:19 between Clooney and Russell escalated to the brink of physical violence.

00:24 Despite Clooney's reputation for avoiding public feuds, this confrontation with Russell

00:29 remains a rare stain on his career timeline.

00:34 Russell, recognized for both his cinematic prowess and a history of alleged on-set misconduct,

00:40 has been associated with multiple controversies.

00:43 Reports surfaced of verbal altercations with stars like Emmy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence

00:48 during filming, with Russell's niece accusing him of sexual misconduct in 2011, although

00:54 he denied these allegations and faced no charges.

00:57 Clooney, in an interview with a leading magazine, initially expressed admiration for Russell's

01:03 script-writing abilities and his eagerness to work on Three Kings.

01:07 However, the on-set experience quickly soared as Russell's volatile behavior surfaced, leading

01:13 to frequent outbursts and mistreatment of cast and crew.

01:17 Clooney recounted instances of Russell's explosive conduct, including an incident where the director

01:24 physically manheld an extra and provoked a confrontation with Clooney himself.

01:28 Describing the confrontation to the leading magazine, Clooney revealed Russell's attempt

01:33 to provoke a physical altercation, grabbing him by the throat and even striking him, prompting

01:39 Clooney to retaliate in self-defense.

01:41 "I had him by the throat.

01:43 I was going to kill him.

01:45 Finally, he apologized, but I walked away," recounted Clooney, highlighting the gravity

01:50 of the intense encounter.

01:52 "I was just so angry," he said.

01:58 (dramatic music)

Behind the Scenes: George Clooney's Confrontation - The Explosive Clash with Director David O. Russell

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