Dustin Hoffman says filming 'The Graduate' was a terrible experience
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Key Points:
- Dustin Hoffman described filming "The Graduate" as a "terrible experience" that heightened his insecurities, despite the film earning him his first Academy Award nomination and a BAFTA win.
- Hoffman felt unworthy on set and doubted his casting, believing he was miscast as Benjamin Braddock, a character very different from his own background and appearance.
- The actor recounted a difficult working relationship with director Mike Nichols, who was often irritable and pushed for numerous takes, including a scene where Hoffman was slapped 27 times, resulting in a punctured eardrum.
- Despite the challenges, "The Graduate" became one of Hoffman's most iconic films, receiving seven Academy Award nominations and winning Nichols the Oscar for Best Director.
