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

9. Harrison Ford’s Gunshot – Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) | Image Source: Paramount Pictures

Initially, Indiana Jones was going to have a long swordfight with the swordsman but on the day of filming, Harrison Ford couldn't go through it as he had food poisoning on the set. He proposed to merely pull out his gun and shoot the attacker. This ad-libbed moment worked in saving time and is also one of the most iconic scenes in the franchise ever and their no-nonsense attitude was aptly encapsulated in this scene. Ford's quick thinking turned a logistical problem into one of the most memorable cinematic gags of all time.