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The Tommy Gun Scene
Shot by Shot; Sequence 2


Leo escapes to another room, jumps from a window to the ground, and pumps bullets into the back of a gunman. "The guy from behind is Jerry Hewitt, the stunt coordinator," says Joel. "To hold the gun while it's firing, with squibs going up your back, is hard."

"It was a lot of fun blowing the toes off," says Joel.
Adds Ethan: "What sells the hit is the dance" - shown in a 22-cut sequence.



Concludes on Sequence 3



Deleted Scenes Tommy Gun Scene: Shot by Shot
Classic Lines Glossary
Washington Post review / poster Trivia
Production Notes Full Script

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