Tom Hanks Says Clint Eastwood Treats Actors Like Horses

Tom talks about working with Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood on his new movie Sully.

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Tom Hanks Says Clint Eastwood Treats Actors Like Horses

[vladp]

"treating actors like horses" is a compliment. It means treating them with restraint. humility and kindness.

[jsphat]

I thought he was bad mouthing Clint Eastwood but he's actually praising his directing style. Nice.

[southpawboxing]

Eastwood always brings in a film under budget and ahead of time. His actors get the gist, and he doesn't require alot of takes. One of the very best film directors.

[babymammoth]

IN other words, gentle and soft-spoken with his actors.

[scotty]

Quick anecdote: a few years ago I was in line with my 3yr old son in some coffee place in Aspen. My kid was making funny faces with somebody behind me and I ordered our stuff and that person behind me said "I got this one" and he paid for it. He held up his hand for a high five from my kid and got it. And it was Tom Hanks. I'll never forget that.

[Bryant_T]

The day Clint Eastwood leaves us is going to be a truly sad day

[tonyjohnsen]

Imagine Clint on a bad day: "Ok go ahead.... Make my day."

[BoxerRJM]

I was an extra on Angels and Demons. Tom Hanks is without a doubt a funny and easy going guy. Never acted like he had an ego on set. Definitely one of my funnest experiences working as an extra.

[sebastianvalle]

Close your eyes and Jimmy Kimmel is talking to a Cowboy Doll.

[tiggermeowth]

Tom Hanks is an amazing actor. He's always a great comedian. He brightens your day by making you laugh.

[babhruroy]

When an actor like Mr Tom Hanks becomes intimidated, you know who is in director’s chair...the man with no name. Great admiration for both of these legends.

[fullygraciousedits]

Tom hanks is always great on chat shows, genuinely seems like a really nice guy

[henryliu]

The thing I appreciate about kimmel: He lets his guests speak the longest without interruption among all the american talk show hosts

[jesser]

Clint was quite amazing in his own last movie, Gran Torino. Directing it and acting in it.

[sleuthentertainment]

to make a film with Clint Eastwood is, probably, one of the greatest honors you can ever get. There are not filmmakers or actors like him today....no way

[BIRISHPM]

Who'd of thought, Clint Eastwood the actor whisperer!

[tkmaz]

I could listen to stories like this all day.

[kimurico]

Tom Hanks seems so easygoing that for a couple of minutes he almost makes you forget he is Tom freaking Hanks, one of the greatest actors of our time

[SweatBoy]

Clint Eastwood is the man. Any time his movies are on TV or Cinema, I just watch and enjoy. Same with Steve McQueen. Icons.

[juliette]

Tom Hanks can't get any cooler! I love this man.