Did you know that the iconic farting scene in the phone booth with Dustin Hoffman was completely unplanned and improvised? Did you know the character of Raymond was directly inspired by the real-life "mega-savant" Kim Peek, whom writer Barry Morrow met by chance?

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - The Farting Phone Booth Scene
00:59 - The Real "Rain Man"
01:43 - The Infamous Plane Crash Scene
02:30 - Doubts About Success
03:05 - The "Autistic Savant" Debate
03:40 - Early Box Office Struggles
04:16 - The Baffling Career of Charlie Babbitt
04:56 - The Bizarre Susanna Storyline
05:36 - Rapid Bubble Bath
05:55 - Savant Superpowers?
06:32 - Product Placement Issues
07:01 - The Opening Credits Inconsistency
07:21 - Overnight Haircut and Costume Changes
07:55 - Questionable Geography
08:20 - Outro

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In this video, we uncover numerous bloopers, little-known facts, and behind-the-scenes secrets about the 1988 classic film Rain Man. We delve into how Hoffman went to extreme lengths to accurately portray an autistic savant, even feuding with the original director over the character's depiction. We explore the controversial scene of airline crashes that angered most carriers.

You'll discover which specific stat about Qantas Airways amazingly still holds true over 30 years later. We break down the bizarre career of Tom Cruise's character Charlie and his utterly baffling job in the import/export business. From the nonsensical Susanna storyline to plotholes like Raymond's magic TV reception, no mistake or head-scratcher is left unturned.

We also share trivia like how Hoffman expressed doubts about the film's potential success and his own performance during filming. You'll learn which Oscar winner gave their trophy away to Kim Peek out of respect. In all, it's an insightful look at one of Hollywood's most beloved and scrutinized films.

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