Linda Kozlowski, best known for her iconic role as the feisty and fearless Sue Charlton in Crocodile Dundee, has just revealed a behind-the-scenes moment that has left fans gasping in disbelief. In a new tell-all interview, Kozlowski has finally admitted that one of the most memorable scenes from the film—one that fans believed to be scripted and choreographed—was, in fact, completely real and unscripted!
The scene in question? The jaw-dropping moment when Sue, played by Kozlowski, confronts a dangerous crocodile in the wild. Fans of the film know this moment well—it's a tense and dramatic scene that has been etched in the minds of moviegoers for decades. What they didn’t know, however, is that the moment was far more dangerous than anyone could have imagined.
Kozlowski revealed that the filmmakers had planned to use special effects to create the fearsome crocodile in the scene, but at the last minute, the crew was forced to improvise when their planned animatronic crocodile malfunctioned. The filmmakers, realizing that they had no other option, decided to go ahead with the real crocodile. What happened next was pure adrenaline.
"We were all a bit nervous, but there was a moment when I looked into the crocodile’s eyes, and I knew I had to trust the crew and myself to pull this off," Kozlowski confessed. "The tension was real, and my heart was racing. I honestly didn’t know how it was going to turn out."
In the end, Kozlowski’s quick thinking and bravery paid off. The scene was a success, and it remains one of the most iconic moments in Crocodile Dundee. However, the revelation that it was done with a real crocodile—without CGI or elaborate special effects—has left fans stunned.
"That’s insane! I always thought it was fake," one fan tweeted. "Linda Kozlowski is a true badass!"
As the story continues to spread, fans are left in awe of Kozlowski's courage and the lengths the filmmakers went to in order to make the scene as authentic as possible. It's a reminder that sometimes, the most unforgettable movie moments are born from real-life risk and unscripted magic.