# Dustin Hoffman: The Graduate Shoot Was 'Terrible,' Ross Slapped Him 27 Times

Dustin Hoffman said filming The Graduate was a terrible experience and that director Mike Nichols had Katharine Ross slap him 27 times for a scene that was not used. He recounted the anecdote in a new interview. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at a classic film.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/dustin-hoffman-the-graduate-mike-nichols-1236937024/) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:34:30 +0000