In 1990, the movie “Ghost” starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore became a huge hit and a classic romantic drama. However, it is not widely known that one of the movie’s most famous scenes was originally meant to be a lot more explicit.
The scene in question is the famous pottery scene, in which Swayze and Moore’s characters, Sam and Molly, make pottery together while “Unchained Melody” plays in the background. The scene is iconic and has been parodied in numerous films and TV shows.
However, according to the movie’s director, Jerry Zucker, the original version of the scene was much more explicit and featured full-frontal nudity from both actors. Zucker revealed this in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in 2015, saying that the scene was “way too hot for the movies.”
Zucker explained that the scene was shot twice, once with the actors wearing clothes and once without. The version without clothes was the one that was intended for the final cut of the movie, but after screening it for test audiences, the filmmakers decided to tone it down.
The decision to cut the scene was reportedly made after a test screening where the audience’s reaction was mixed. Some viewers found the scene too explicit, while others thought it was romantic and sensual. In the end, the filmmakers decided to cut the scene to make the movie more accessible to a wider audience.
Despite the decision to cut the scene, “Ghost” still went on to become a massive hit and was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The movie also helped cement Swayze and Moore’s status as Hollywood stars.
While the full version of the pottery scene has never been released, some behind-the-scenes footage of the actors rehearsing the scene without clothes has been leaked online. In the footage, Swayze and Moore are seen wearing flesh-colored underwear while they work on the pottery together.
The pottery scene is just one example of how Hollywood movies are often edited and changed to suit the tastes of audiences. While some viewers may have been disappointed that the scene was cut, it’s clear that “Ghost” still managed to capture audiences’ hearts and become a beloved classic.
In the end, the decision to cut the scene may have been the right one, as it allowed “Ghost” to be enjoyed by a wider audience and helped solidify its status as a classic romantic drama.
