Stallone Recalls Perilous Stunts from His Action Movie Heyday

Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone, now 79 years old, has recently opened up about the most dangerous stunts he performed during his action-movie glory days. In a video interview with GQ, Stallone reflected on his iconic screen characters, from Rocky to Rambo, and highlighted the two most harrowing stunts he encountered while filming the 1993 sci-fi action movie Demolition Man.

One stunt involved a "giant claw" that Stallone's character, John Spartan, became trapped in while fighting his co-star Wesley Snipes' character, Simon Phoenix. Stallone explained that the clamps were fully functional, and the powerful hydraulics could have easily torn him apart if something went wrong. "Those things really worked," he said, recalling the risk of the "metal claws" tearing him up.

The other perilous stunt took place in a "round tub" filled with "warm oil," where Stallone's character was trapped with the lid bolted on. Stallone said there was a real danger of drowning if the oil level rose past his nose, and he had to rely on a team of people with "sledgehammers and hatchets" to potentially break him out if needed. Fortunately, the sturdy plexiglass container proved nearly unbreakable, and Stallone emerged unharmed.

Despite the harrowing nature of these stunts, Stallone's commitment to delivering thrilling action sequences for his fans has undoubtedly contributed to his enduring status as one of Hollywood's most iconic action stars.