19 iconic Movie/TV Show scenes that are completely improvised

Modified Jan 20, 2025 10:54 ET

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) | Image Source: New Line Cinema

5. “I’m Walkin’ Here!” – Midnight Cowboy (1969)

Midnight Cowboy (1969) | Image Source: United Artists

Dustin Hoffman’s famous line “I’m walkin’ here! ” was improvised and completely unexpected. While shooting in the streets of New York City, a taxi unexpectedly drove into the scene, nearly hitting Hoffman. In a true moment of frustration, Hoffman, staying in character as Ratso Rizzo, slapped the hood of the car and shouted the now-iconic line. John Schlesinger decided to carry over the scene into the final cut, which is a raw and gritty capture of the city as well as the persona of Rizzo. This unscripted line would go on to become one of the most iconic in cinema history and forever be associated with the film.