How Robert de Niro Almost Died on the of This Movie During a Dangerous Scene

Looking back on the frightening experience in 1989, De Niro said the pilot was reluctant to fly close to the ground because of the dangerous, rocky landscape and the fast-moving river below. He remembered the helicopter accidentally starting to lift and twist the entire bridge while he and Savage were still hanging onto it.
Understanding how dangerous things had become, De Niro glanced down at the swirling water and yelled for Savage to let go. Both men then fell into the river just as the situation became completely chaotic.








