Lee Ermy couldn’t imagine anybody better for Sgt. Hartman in Full Metal Jacket

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[@JoseTorres-ry9qe]

This guy single handedly made Full Metal Jacket seem like two separate movies in one sitting

[@HellsYeah8]

That was the entire point of the film. Joker even speaks on the dichotomy of man during the movie, and the movie depicts the dichotomy of military service during wartime. Hell, the first half is more stressful than the combat, which is actually fairly accurate to real life.

[@eddievenuto1862]

he was only in part of the movie. the one guy shot him in the movie

[@RASTANAUT]

I lost interest in the second half, hell I don’t even remember past the horny Asian prostitute scene. My marine buddy would only show me the first half then we’d put something else and I feel bad about it cause of the great late Kubrick but still, first half is just stressful as fuck….

[@eddievenuto1862]

@@RASTANAUT after the drill instructor was shot I lost interest

[@scottyp1303]

​@@RASTANAUTHow could you forget about the sad story of Handjob, his dedication paid off but he got killed before his handy work paid off.

[@maxifernandez1760]

Remembered hearing from an interview that no matter how many times they had to reshoot a scene, Lee Ermey never said an insult twice, he was coming up with a different way to cover someone in insults every single time

[@Denozo88]

Thats what made it so good was his creativity for each guy.

[@aaronhumphrey2009]

.".....and left a brown stain on the mattress" Lee Ermy creatively ripping them down to size in Epic fashion was a WOW moment that set the tone of FMJ

[@jamesbizs]

Doubt it. That would make editing it hell.

[@Denozo88]

@@jamesbizs Kubrick always gave editors hell on his movies.

[@simonriley4131]

​@@jamesbizs not really. I'm not sure whether the story is real or not, but Hartman's first scene is shot with a single camera without any cuts for quite a few minutes before it devolves into a shot-reverse shot with Ermy and the rest of the actors

[@TheXpatx]

Met him in Okinawa Camp Hansen back in 2005. He was not only an awesome Marine but a hell of an actor as well. Rest In Peace GySgt. Semper Fidelis

[@user-hm4rh6im7v]

Saw him in his casket!! They dressed him in his marine uniform..medals n everything..

[@Travis1Bickle]

Who were you with at Hansen?

[@TheXpatx]

@@Travis1Bickle 3rd Marine Division Headquarters &Service Battalion, Truck Co. I was an incidental operator / licensing humvee instructor for 12 Marine Regiment. I commuted every day from Camp Courtney.

[@Travis1Bickle]

@@TheXpatx I was with 9th Engr Spt Bn, 3d FSSG 82-83. Lots of time at Kin.

[@wirelessone2986]

Emery NEVER acted a single day....he knew what he was and so did everyone else A MARINE...its not "acting" if your an expert at being what you are

[@DarthChainsaw]

There's not a single person living or dead that could replace him in that role and even come close to the performance he gave. Flawless casting.

[@lm5085]

There is 1. Lon Chaney Sr. The 1926 movie "Tell it to the Marines!" That movie was so pistol for the Marines the use the role of Sgt O'Hara as the actual model they built the Drill Instructor from. If your wondering. That movie was filmed were MCRD San Diego is at. And the DI school is there and I lived next door ro the achool and was utilized a few times. And the fact the base museum had a bunch of info and just the pride from it. I been to a few areas where some scenes were reportedly shot on base.

[@krispeterson1021]

Chesty Puller might of... but he was laid to rest by then. I'm sure he'd of tried to dig himself up to muster at revelry

[@clevelandcbi]

*When basically EVERYONE loves the first half of a movie because of a then unknown actor. An hour of absolute perfection.*

[@pagodebregaeforro2803]

Yea, the 2nd half was kinda poor, specially the final.

[@robertives973]

these are easily the best scenes in the movie

[@sinister1891]

​@@pagodebregaeforro2803the me so horny girl was epic too

[@OffTheWagons]

I used to watch just the 1st half often

[@bredelisp4908]

@@pagodebregaeforro2803 what an awful, shocking opinion. Incredible film all round.

[@erikrasmussen7953]

“I couldn’t imagine anyone who could do it better than I could.” Neither could we Gunny.

[@paulernst1700]

The Movie came out after I went to Army Infantry School in Georgia, the similarities are uncanny , an American Classic.

[@Anonymous8317]

100% respect Gunny

[@alwignot3584]

Semper Fi And good night Gunny wherever you are

[@snnnaaaaaakeeeee4470]

Any time i ever see a drill sergeant type character in anything I think of Gunny

[@exilemike]

I know of someone who could have done it better, Sgt.Maj. Robert Lott "Bad Bob" USMC retired and an actual drill instructor.

[@jamesmccormick875]

And he made the most legendary military role of all time! He was perfect.

[@BOBBYBUBLEATRIBUTE1]

R Lee was an incredible man. Full Metal Jacket is a masterpiece and the performance of his role was perfection.

[@thenamesloca]

"I might say a few unsavory thing about their mothers and fathers " 😂😂

[@VOD713]

😂😂😂

[@ShoeF1end]

That’s what recruiters should be obligated to their new batch right as they’re getting loaded into the bus

[@D-A-A-]

Why did drill instructors say things like that ? To Me it seems like some sort of training to help the soldiers not react to words so they become more disciplined others you react you get punished or possibly kicked out

[@rickeyb8812]

​@@D-A-A-Tokyo Rose and the Nazis broadcasted insults to Allied forces to demoralize troops. For example: They told the black troops they were fools for fighting for a country that won't let them vote. That while they were getting found and killed by the SS, "Jody" was sneaking into the back window of his house keeping his wife company. In Vietnam, the VC would talk trash about Mickey Mouse which also offended U.S. troops. So this became part of the mind game that has to be overcome before leaving boot/basic.

[@KatherynneF]

@@D-A-A- because they want to make sure that no matter what, you are so demoralized exhausted and broken that you will do as told without question or rebellion. No matter how bad it is.

[@charlieboutin3341]

NO one could possibly have done it better. Absolutely the best! 🏆 👍👍👌

[@adorable6385]

Gone home but never never never forgotten.😢

[@rickyf8308]

The first part is so powerful and iconic, I usually forget there's another half movie after Hartman dies.

[@kombijr]

It reminds me of queens bohemian rhapsody. Same song, different feel each minute.

[@SusanWojcickiTheBolshevik]

Goodbye my sweetheart hello Vietnam

[@nordicfalcon]

wait. there's a movie after Hartman dies? I thought it was just an unusually long hidden scene before the credits roll. I would have preferred a movie called "Boot Camp" or "Paris Island", with just Ermy being Ermy. Best unscripted movie that was halfway made.

[@SusanWojcickiTheBolshevik]

@@nordicfalcon I feel as thought it was a good transition, it showed how hard training could be under the wrong circumstances and it also showed the brutality of the war. We get to travel with joker on this venture and watch him passively hate the war and then kill an unarmed and down woman because of what she did to their unit. It really shows growth. I feel what you mean though. An entire movie dedicated to Hartman basically being Major Payne would be amazing.

[@Sandman42008]

Completely agreed brother

[@spongeboymebob771]

Who knew an experienced Drill Instructor could portray the character of an experienced Drill Instructor so well?

[@thomasprislacjr.4063]

It is really cool that he had good acting chops as that's not a guarantee even if you're literally playing yourself on camera.

[@user-wn3ry5sk5i]

Jack Webb, the creator of "Dragnet", was a Drill Instructor.

[@allrequiredfields]

Kind of strangely, acting doesn't really work that way. People famously don't play themselves or their real life jobs well in movies.

[@rickallen1908]

​@@user-wn3ry5sk5i He also played one in the movie The D I. Late 50's

[@indridcold8433]

He got an extremely rare promotion in rank after his retirement from the Marines, for portraying Sergeant Hartman.

[@johnnyharris9690]

Awesome actor and an even better man. You'll always be missed Mr. Lee Ermy!

[@scrappydoo7887]

🫡

[@ryanmurphy2588]

R.Lee Ermey made Full Metal Jacket. There is no way that this film takes off and becomes a classic without R.Lee Ermey, he was fantastic. He single handedly made more Marines after this movie was made. I myself was a Marine from 2002-06, and did 2 tours in Iraq, and this movie is still as awesome today, as it was in 2002 for me. RIP R.Lee Ermey he is STILL an I spiraling to all Marines, both Young and Old!

[@Cantthinkofahandle117]

You know it's a good Marine film when soldiers love it too.

[@travisyarbrough4033]

2 tours gets you double respect from me. Regular ARMY here 90-93.

[@harkyo]

Lee Ermey is such a genius who got in by being a Marine. He penetrated the Kubrick hierarchy, influenced the chain of command, and improvised.

[@MountainMistGenetics]

In True Marine Corps Fashion hahaha

[@garrisondinsmore5808]

a legend

[@dalemcilwain]

That's a Marine type quality.

[@muriloninja]

The epitome of a Marine! Hoorah!

[@CarlosHernandez-kd2vb]

Oorah!!!

[@zedddddful]

Lee Ermey literally made that film what it was authenticity through the roof.

[@gordonlove5121]

He did, but let's give credit where it'd due. Vincent Donfrio was amazing at that role .

[@Norbit100]

Both were great

[@KarlChilders-bt3hf]

He made it what it was, but literally through the roof? Literally? No

[@Cantthinkofahandle117]

​@@KarlChilders-bt3hfFor an R rating, it certainly was through the roof. Literally through the roof would have earned an X+ rating, literally, and 99% of the people who have seen it, literally would not have seen it, and it literally would have lost enough money to literally bankrupt people. ...literally.

[@jeffogg7838]

Best decision Stanley ever made. R.I.P. ERMY FRICKEN AMAZING JOB HE DID ON THAT MOVIE.

[@solidtank7957]

Nothing short of one of the greatest performances in film history.

[@anheuser-busch]

Agreed, I wonder if this movie helped or hurt marine recruiting. Not trying to push something, just curious since I could see it going in either direction.

[@NextExiter]

Heh. Only problem is it made the second half of the film an afterthought. I’m sure there are plenty FMJ stans, but it’s truly not one of Kubrick’ best.

[@roberttitan4497]

I couldn't imagine anyone else in that role. He was a bonafide badass. Goodnight R Lee Ermy wherever you are.

[@dickrichard626]

​@@anheuser-busch I would say neither in reality. Like people wouldn't think about enlisting and then remember this scene and then either decide to do it or reconsider. That's just not how people make decisions. They wouldn't have needed to watch the movie to know that boot camp was extremely harsh. Apperently things have toned down, because they realized that they just create monsters by subjecting people to terrible hostile treatment and it doesn't really make better soldiers after a certain point. Sure you can weed out weak people and harden other people, but it's basically subject to diminishing returns and the people who do the best out of everyone are actually psychopaths under such intense circumstances. They still make you do alot of excersizes and yell at you, but they don't straight up torture you and force everyone to get cut throat with each other and constantly and give people crazy punishments like they used to.

[@dannyflores27]

I couldn't imagine any other person playing this character !!! He did an OUTSTANDING Job !!! 🫡

[@Captainblack710]

One of the greatest performances in movie history for me, classic 😊

[@InvestBetter.]

Lee Ermy saw his destiny, right in front of him. He didn't stop until he reached his destiny

[@SuperDave-hu4cu]

Wholeheartedly Agree 💯

[@Cavallaro2376]

A part played to absolute perfection by a man worthy of respect: Gunnery Sergeant Ronald Lee Ermey who passed away on April 15, 2018 at the age of 74 from pneumonia. Rest in eternal peace, Gunny.

[@robertkelly1920]

He wasn’t playin’

[@papas12341]

'Oorah'

[@LaurieManiette-dn1wn]

H e l l o. How is your Day?😅

[@Raaa1111..]

when did he pass. i feel real old now

[@robbiewright9573]

The movie wouldn't be anywhere near the smash hit it is , without Gunny Sargent Ermery

[@melinda5777]

He was wonderful in this movie! Just like my bootcamp!!

[@mikeyouwanthjjjburkhardt6064]

Bootcamp was ok. Now I’m 39 was supposed to have neck surgery and haven’t had it done, but I’m getting a full hip replacement this month or next. Can hardly walk.

[@user-ec3fm9zs8o]

R.I.P., R. Lee Ermy; I could watch Full Metal Jacket every day and never get tired of it; a modern art masterpiece... literally. The one liner insults are classic; love it. I downloaded a Ermy soundboard just to here his poignant and amazing.... missives. I play them at work all the time; coworkers love it. At ease, Ladies.

[@kayesdigginit1519]

Nobody can be a better drill instructor than a drill instructor 💖

[@rogerringold616]

Mmmm....not always. Some werent fit . Lacked honor/ respect....for others....instigated bad encounters to use the position. I witnessed a racist drill name calling in public/ another drill called him on it....butt kicking began..MP s...racist was given 7 days to CLEAR FT.SILL 1992 Sept/Oct...formation...Publish THE ORDERS....the guy had his soldiers also doing saying things...truly some of the worst group of humans born on earth.

[@paulhunter6742]

" Did your family have any children that lived?" Sir! Yes Sir!... Sargent" I bet they regret that!!!"

[@paulhunter6742]

Absolutely made perfect sense use real Army Drill Sargeant

[@TurboNutterBastard]

@@rogerringold616 Aww did the nasty drill instructor hurt your poor ickle feewings snowflake?

[@isabelmerryl]

​@@rogerringold616 what?

[@brucelewis9440]

No military character in any movie was better played. Absolute perfection! I spent 20 years back in this period, and he nailed it. Oscar worthy!!

[@torg2126]

Audie Murphy, in "To Hell and Back." Admittedly, they had to tune things down when he was playing himself, but the movie was audiobiographical

[@schumi9xwdc]

George C Scott….#1, Gunny #2

[@TheMike31b]

He was a DI so I mean.....match made in heaven lol

[@joshjerge733]

Check out SgtMaj Sixta in Generation Kill.

[@stevensprung-wo3pk]

He didn't play

[@BobbyDavisHorsley]

One of the best Marine movie ever. Good show. That was one hell of a Sarge 😮

[@Fat_Thor_1138]

He’s not a freaking “sarge” he’s a Gunnery Sergeant. Get that Army sarge crap outta here.

[@BBQDad463]

Iconic in FMJ, utterly believable in every other role he played. RIP, Gunny.

[@estlhm805]

He was the best man for the job! I couldn't imagine anyone else in this role!

[@estlhm805]

@@randysenor7511 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bad74maverick1]

The door gunner in the movie who said "anyone who runs is a VC, anyone who stands is a well disciplined VC", was the original Gunnery Sgt. Hartman. He was also a real gunny in life.

[@indridcold8433]

I would venture to say he was the only man for the job.

[@indridcold8433]

@@bad74maverick1 R. Lee Emry was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant by the United States Marines post retirement because of his masterful portrayal in the movie. This is an extremely rare event for the United States Marines.

[@johnbasiglone1219]

​@@indridcold8433 And it was bullshit! Carlos Hathcock, an actual in the shit, combat Marine and the best sniper in Marine Corps history should have received that honor. Not Ermy.

[@zackadamec9332]

This man made singlehandedly made this entire movie. No way it turns into the iconic, classic movie that it is today had he not played that role. RIP to a legend.

[@godloveszaza]

Yeah even after his character died the movie became kinda iffy

[@1ouncebird]

@@godloveszaza You and I weren't watching the same movie then. The 2nd half is fantastic. So is the 1st half. It is a wonderful film. All of it.

[@robertpoindexter8616]

@@1ouncebirdagreed..I get the dick jokes stopped halfway through but come on

[@Eidelmania]

All the characters were good.

[@porkerpete7722]

​@@1ouncebirdyeah the second part is suspenseful and sad. I also love the eerie soundtracks.

[@harrisonmccartney4878]

Lee Ermy is a classic example of having self-confidence. He knew he was right for the part, and he knew he couldn't take rejection hard, he just had to keep at it and keep trying until he could make other people see what he saw. He was brilliant, professional, and by every measure a great, kind and gentle man despite how utterly outrageous his drill sergeant persona could be.

[@piddles11]

One of my favorite parts of any movie I have ever seen! He owned the film. Brilliant

[@cypher249]

Hearing "at ease" like that still sends shivers down my spine after 12 of being out of the service.

[@beltfed4624]

Shhhhh!!! Don't ever use those words again... 😬 You knew the next round of torture was about 4 brief hours away, maybe 3, whether you slept or not.

[@dc7236]

Wowww I got out in 2010 as well... I regret it. Not because the marine life was awesome but because I'd be sooo close to retiring

[@leeluv96]

I always thought it would take a while to shake that training off. Some of it has to stay for life though. I never served, just thoughts.

[@austindarrenor]

It's interesting how this attitude toward new recruits came about. During WW I getting soldiers to kill other human beings was a big problem. But it's either kill or be killed and you lose the war, it's that simple. But the military had to get rid of whatever personality the new recruit came in with and install their own, lol.

[@pagodebregaeforro2803]

​@@austindarrenorthey always needed pawns to make the machine work. Most times they are just risking everything for politics and the superrich.

[@theeclecticcollective8279]

“I couldn’t imagine anybody that could do it any better than I could.” We can’t either.

[@hmc2s]

No one could play that part better than Lee Ermey.

[@ferox965]

No one could have done it any better. That's one of the best casting decisions ever made.

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

I don't think anyone could have played that role better he nailed it, he's one of those actors that made that movie.

[@TonyGBailey]

He deserved an academy award for his role is this movie!!!

[@zaqwsx2811]

At least a nomination

[@EnderPearlRs]

I want to agree but it feels like cheating since he was an actual drill instructor lol He definitely brought a lot more to the role than just experience, though He was hilarious

[@DDELFIERRO]

Best supporting actor nomination, at least! May not have won because Sean Connery got the Oscar that year for The Untouchables but when you look at the other competitors Ermey’s performance deserved to be one of the nominees!!! Now I can just imagine the acceptance speech!

[@peterthegreat100]

Except he wasn’t acting, he was just being himself

[@mvslice]

Lee knew that being a drill instructor is a “performance” in itself- like improv. You don’t need a drill instructor to write lines, you just need to film them.

[@ColinoDeani]

truth

[@zivaandzeusshenanigans1113]

Lee was in the military and also a drill Sargent..

[@mvslice]

@@zivaandzeusshenanigans1113 that's my entire point: they just needed to point a camera at him

[@billmalone5050]

R. Lee Ermey, the greatest actor of all time. Full Metal Jacket, the greatest movie of all time.

[@gus91340]

Legendary actor and outstanding Marine!

[@billtree52]

I'm just glad that the original actor still got a part in the movie later as the door Gunner

[@ShodyLoko]

Yea it works out he end up with one of the most quotable lines in film history, I still say “get some, get some!” Whenever I have a light machine gun in video games.

[@cmptrwhz31]

Yep, that shit was deep. "You dont lead them so much" that hit hard.

[@bigdiccelmo5028]

@@cmptrwhz31 'Cause I'm so fuckin' good! That ain't no shit, neither! I've done got me 157 dead gooks killed. And 50 water buffaloes, too! Them're all certified!” The fact he counted water buffaloes with the ppl is hilarious yet sad

[@kamikaze4172]

Even if he wasn't drilling them, he was still teaching these guys something

[@odysseus1959]

Get Some is GOAT movie clips

[@hitmanmonaghan6633]

“YOU WILL NOT LAUGH, YOU WILL NOT CRY…..”

[@colbyjones7816]

YOU WILL LEARN BY THE NUMBERS I WILL TEACH YOU!!!

[@MrAjfish]

NOW, GET UP. GET ON YOUR FEET!

[@jamesinsell3131me]

"PRIVATE YOU BEST UNFUCK YOURSELF OR I WILL UNSCREW YOUR HEAD AND SHIT DOWN YOUR NECK!" (of the Top o'my head...!)

[@hitmanmonaghan6633]

LET ME SEE YOUR WAR FACE!

[@jamesinsell3131me]

AHHHHHH hhh! BULLSHIT!!! YOU DIDN'T SCARE ME LET ME SEE YOUR RRRREALLL WAR-FACE ...ROOOAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! BULLSHIT YOU CONVINCE me "WORK ON IT!!!!!!!" SIR-YES-SIR! 'WHAT'S YOUR EXCUSE?' SIR-EXCUSE FOR WHAT-SIR? "I'M ASKING THE FUCKING QUESTIONS HERE PRIVATE DO YOU UNDERSTAND? SIR-YES-SIR! WELL THAINKYOU VERY MUCH CAN I BE IN CHARGE FOR A WHILE? SIR-YES-SIR! PRIVATE ARE YOU SHOOKUP ARE YOU NERVOUS? SIR I AM SIR DO I "MAKE YOU NERVOUS? SIR... SIR WHAT?!!!? WERE YOU ABOUT TO CALL ME AN ASSHOLE? SIR-NO-SIR! HOW TALL ARE YOU PRIVATE? SIR 5"9 SIR 5"9 NEVER KNEW THEY STACK SHIT THAT HIGH, YOU TRYING T'SQEEZE AN INCH IN ON ME SOMEWHERE HUH! SIR-NO-SIR! BULLSHIT LOOKS T'ME LIKE THE BEST PART O YE RAN DOWN THE CRACK Y'MOMMA'S ASS N ENDED UP AS A BROWN STAIN ON Y'MATRASS! ITHINK YE BEEN CHEATED!!!!!!!!!!! SIR-YES-SIR! WHERE THE HELL YOU FROM ANYWAY PRIVATE? SIR TEXAS SIR "HOLY 🐕 SHITS ONLY STEERS AND QUEERS COME FROM TEXASS PRIVATE 🐄-BOY! AND YOU DON'T MUCH LOOK LIKE A STEER T'ME SO THAT KIND OF NARROWS IT DOWN...DO YOU SUCK DICKS?!? SIR-NO-SIR! "ARE YOU A PEANUT-🥜-PUFFER?" SIR NO SIR! I BET YOUR THE KIND O'GUY WHO WOULD FUCK APERSON IN THEE ASS AND NOT EVEN HAVE THE DAMN GOOD-COURTESY TO GIVE IM A REACH AROUND! IM GONNA BE WATCHING 👀 U!!!" (I understand 👍 if you don't believe I did it All from memory...if you "Really" didn't I could do it in a time limit or you could speak to the few lads that think. ""I'm 👍good at this while i just think im kinda pathetic! Anyway id love to Crack on with this your a genius geez!...👌...

[@terryeustice5399]

Full Metal Jacket was a great Movie and he did an awesome job! Thanks for sharing. 💯👍

[@gregdiggs423]

He was fkn awesome. That was an unforgettable performance and was the real deal

[@walboyfredo6025]

Lee single handedly made this movie a classic.

[@Hazeleyedbri]

Amen. Just like Christophe Waltz, the Jew Hunter, in Inglorious Bastards. Can't see anyone else playing either of those roles

[@williamsalgado9738]

Lmao so true 😂😂😂

[@BigWheel.]

Everything this man was in was a classic

[@ashsherman]

So true

[@colinkennedy4646]

Absolutely 💯 on that account. It just wouldn't be the same without him.

[@natesturm448]

Spoke with Lee when I was in the Army. He was singed on for a morale event and afterwards spent hours and hours making sure to talk to everyone. Super nice guy, and it's a damn shame he's gone.

[@arkansaslibertarian5051]

My dad and I met him when he was a spokesman for Glock at a gun show, really funny guy, gave me some shit about joining the Navy... one of the coolest things in my life

[@Mr.Ambrose_Dyer_Armitage_Esq.]

@@arkansaslibertarian5051 Well, you _did_ choose the course of the Peter Puffer, sailor.

[@RCAvhstape]

​@@arkansaslibertarian5051Did he ask you if your name is Lawrence?

[@arkansaslibertarian5051]

@@RCAvhstape LOL, no, I went into the Navy as an FMF corpsman, dude was just like well, we always need good docs. Super nice guy.

[@RCAvhstape]

@@arkansaslibertarian5051 FMF Corpsman are honorary Marines in my book.

[@alienautopsy9326]

Thank God he kept at it to give him a chance to play the part. Talk about true military determination. It doesn’t get any more authentic than that performance

[@lethalexponent6]

Seriously iconic role I feel like kids 100 years from now will know a few of his lines

[@scottdorfler2551]

He started with the best line in the movie, "Did your parents have any children that lived!" That line still makes me laugh outloud! Everytime!

[@patrickwade3150]

My drill instructor used to say that in 1976…lol

[@chriscangelosi9438]

Made that guy question his whole existence 🤯

[@sneakysasquatch6014]

I like the part where he said who the fuck said that

[@thomascollins4325]

Vincent Dinofrio was trying very hard not to laugh.

[@vmbrister3278]

Thank God the gunny did this or we might’ve been deprived of one of the most iconic performances in movie history. Awesome!❤

[@susanmenegus5543]

👍

[@jimbutke]

That’s just how DIs are! I don’t believe those insults were scripted at all

[@mr.nobody9697]

Yup. Completely unforgettable. I saw this movie in 1988 and not a year goes by that i dont think of this performance and i watch the movie from time to time.

[@Luckyrider1958]

@@jimbutke They were not. Watch other videos on this.. Kubricks jaw dropped as R Lee just kept pumping those lines out, and the THEY wrote em down!! R Lee was ad libbing and Kubrick filmed and PRINTED it all!! R Lee was basically wring his own part on the spot!! GENIUS!!

[@ohshiznitz1927]

Sir! Everyone received a reach around Sir!

[@gman6352]

I spent a day with him several years ago. A great guy, salt of the earth and funny as he'll. One of the best workdays I've ever had.

[@NativeTexanCrawdaddy]

Have watched this film more than a dozen times. The first two times as a 14 year old who snuck in the theatre with my best friend and we watched it twice that fine day in 1986. I have since owned this film on VHS, DVD, and Blu Ray. R. Lee Ermey elevated the 1st part of the film, immeasurably. Have quoted Gunnery Sgt. Hartman, lovingly, ever since. Loved him on Mail Call, too. Probably saw every episode at least once. Thank you for all your service to our country, R. Lee Ermey. Semper Fi.

[@williampitt1537]

Lee Ermy had something most actors forget : he would play a charactor with his eyes. The intensity of his lines was thus immense.

[@gabeortizz7006]

i will learn this

[@gabeortizz7006]

i’m no actor i just wanna be prepared for when i’m wrong people say you should do stand up etc so ima just learn sh until i see what everyone else does idk it’s weird

[@foosmonkey]

It really only applies to screen acting though. Subtle facial expressions aren’t easily read from 50 feet away in a dim theatre versus having a camera zoomed in on your face.

[@scottdorfler2551]

He does an amazing job in the remake of Chainsaw Massacre. There's a close up where his eyes look black as night. He was scarier than Leatherface in that movie.

[@2dronetek2]

That is very true. His eyes were the scariest thing I remembered from Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

[@silivandalco.1896]

"I didn't know they stack shit that high" was my favorite thing to say when I was a kid. Of course I got some rings to the mouth from momma bear but it was worth it.

[@aandyherr817]

Holy mother of Jesus… what is that? *WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT!*

[@heathermillsphantomlimb9314]

Personally, mine was “You (insert activity) like old people f*ck, Pyle!” And yes, I got quite a few smacks to the mouth from my mom, but it never didn’t get a laugh from my dad.

[@ahabduennschitz7670]

Momma Bear... I think my cringe just cringed

[@johnrife7134]

People talk about what he says. But for me what sells it is how squared away he always looked in that movie. No matter what. Shirt perfectly tucked. Hat parallel to the marching surface. He is the personification of a high and tight.

[@davidbumpus8574]

@John Rife Amen & I couldn't agree more with your statement! He was solid, squared away 4x4 at all times. He could stand tall before the Man immediately & un-screw a recruit's major malfunction all without breaking starch. And look damn strac doing it. Semper Fi Gunny, Fair Winds & Following Seas, Godspeed & travel well Marine.🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@MichaelRoy-hc3lz]

No one else could've done that roll like him. He was scary! Then l got to meet him at an airshow 20 years later. He was just the nicest polite kind gentleman you could imagine

[@jtirello3_111]

Thirty six years later and Private Snowball still has a sore throat.

[@jopiaspieder1184]

Nobody and I mean absolutely nobody could have played that part better than R Lee. It was his life destiny to play Sgt Hartman in Full Metal Jacket

[@BarryL2697]

Semprr Fi. Gunny Ronald Lee Ermey ... RIP

[@michaelmanning3528]

Gunnery Sargent not Sargent

[@Augest-west]

​@@michaelmanning3528 Sir Yes Sir !!

[@michaelmanning3528]

@@Augest-west Semper Fi Marine

[@EchosTackyTiki]

Ermy knew exactly what he was doing taking that job and I don't know how anyone could ever be surprised that he walked onto that set with every intention of taking it over. Bravo Zulu gunny.

[@charlesbruno3111]

NOT ONE PERSON COULD HAVE DONE THIS BETTER THAN THIS MAN ... IMPOSSIBLE

[@OculusVector]

No one could have pulled this role off better. Hands down the best, RIP.

[@karlsmith2570]

My thoughts exactly

[@noorrougelewis6704]

"At ease. Goodnight ladies." (Goodnight sir!!") "Hit it sweetheart" 🤣

[@jamesinsell3131me]

Sir ey-ey-ey sir....!

[@samayun5099]

I met him when I was on the air show circuit with the A-10 around 2004 or 5. He was the absolute nicest guy I ever met. Funny as hell and the most humble of the celebrities I've met.

[@alicecampos-ayala3290]

This is the Man That was everyone’s Favorite Uncle You always wanted him on your side. Calling you on it And getting your act together, Boys!!!!❤ Tears if you don’t . Love you a Bunch

[@richardadams4928]

A friend of mine went to get his autograph. The friend called me, said he ran into someone who wanted to talk to me (I assumed an old classmate or something), then Lee came on the line and started berating me! Quite the unexpected surprise.....

[@foeloko]

Cap

[@pirpirpir-os7ms]

you got the love

[@coryjohnson2486]

Cap that slaps

[@cheezburgrproduction]

If you ever met Gunny you’d have known he was a sweet angel like mr. Rogers and would’ve 100% gotten a kick out of this. Bill Murray’s comedic stunts “nobody’s going to ever believe you” comes to mind. But this guy for sure 🧢

[@julzwinnfield6088]

Great story. Even better if it's true.

[@Volks45]

One of the greatest rolls in a war movie

[@christopherjones2884]

He played the role very well. It was one of the best films ever made.

[@markhamanderson2656]

I graduated boot camp in 1981. I get chills to this day from the first half of this masterpiece. Ermey wasnt just yelling....he was the embodiment of my beloved Corps, making Marines out of boys.

[@arln1966]

I graduated P. I January 3, 1985

[@safriedrich1631]

bros.. I'm old school (Hollywood, PLT 3098, Aug-Nov 1971).. did you ever see The Boys From Company C ?.. same role.. but not the budget.. 1st time I ever saw R.Lee in this flick.. knew no way in hell was he some two-bit actor trying to pull off the act ! SEMPER FI

[@markhamanderson2656]

@@safriedrich1631 I graduated MCRD San Diego 16APR1981. Boys in Company C still holds up. FMJ captured the intensity of the Corps preparing men for combat immediately. Kubrick and his right hand man Leon were videotaping Ermey one day and the light bulb went off then film history was made.

[@tgant2000]

MCRD PISC here... his portrayal was absolutely incredible. And perfect.

[@The_Establishment_Is_Satanic]

Thank you all for your service, God bless.

[@Rgunt8905]

Ermy doesn't break character until he does the DVD commentary.

[@someAholeComment]

Ermy doesn't break character, because it isn't a character. He's just gunny.

[@izzojoseph2]

😂😂

[@markcollinsage45]

Sgt Lincoln Osiris 🤣

[@lllllllllllIllI]

Ermy’s an actual Drill Instructor, playing a drill instructor, disguised as a technical advisor.

[@slayersboxer915]

lmao, love that movie too!

[@drazicmilosovic1065]

Iconic performance - I enlisted because of this film. No regrets.

[@gabrieledunst]

It was a Miracle of artwork and will never be forgotten 🎉

[@Graderman3587]

As a retired marine I can honestly say he was dead on with his D.I Acting he toned it down a little but still got it right

[@ToxicRisu]

Yeah he used to be a D.I

[@oveidasinclair982]

My dad said the same thing, he said this man did this act over and over for years as a real Marine D.I. and that he took it some what easy so as to not scare the living $h!t of those HoyyWeird types.

[@Flaghc70]

He was absolutely right . He made that movie LEGENDARY !!!

[@Defender78]

Robert Lee Ermy was already experienced portraying a drill sergeant in the 1978 movie the Boys from company C... in addition to his actual military service

[@bigdiccelmo5028]

@@Defender78 he was also in what is probably the greatest war movie ever made Apocalypse Now. He’s one of the helicopter pilots in the beginning when they light up that village

[@RW77777777]

he did the same with The Frighteners

[@shawnmorymcmillion]

He was born for this role! Semper Fi

[@TheMrDarius]

I got to meet him when I was 15 years old. He was an absolute gem. Very warm and encouraging and humble. I respect that man so much.

[@STEVE_C_1369]

RIP Brother. Semper Fi!! 70 year old retired Marine here. Your performance brought some awesome memories back to me. We will meet 'Up there' when its all over brother. OohRah !!!

[@markferguson3477]

Meet up where?

[@STEVE_C_1369]

@@markferguson3477 Its a private conversation between Marines.

[@markferguson3477]

@@STEVE_C_1369 ok

[@eckyx9019]

​@@markferguson3477 I'm an athiest but know when to be quiet....RIP gunny

[@DBCOOPER982]

God loves marines, marines gives God a hard on,you can give your hart to Jesus but your ass belongs to the corps

[@learnmore6192]

Lee Ermy is a national treasure. Thank you for your service.

[@JR-ez3zd]

Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden would have been kicked out of The Marine Corp the moment that they first arrived! This 3 Jackasses would have made a mockery of The Marines! 🐷🐪🐫

[@lionelt.9124]

Agreed, may he rest in peace.

[@indridcold8433]

@@lionelt.9124 He would be ashamed of the state of the United States of America, today. John Wayne, Sergeant Lee Ermy, would think it is becoming a nation of pu$$ie$. Clint Eastwood and Arnold Schwarzenegger, said the men are being neutered to am embarrassing level and women are being encouraged to become irrational, f@t b1¢hes. The sad thing is, I think Arnold Schwarzenegger and Clint Eastwood are correct. The once strongest men on the planet are now the weakest.

[@Allyson158]

He was absolutely right!! No one could have done a better job!

[@Kem-gu6or]

He was right...I can't think of a drill instructor without Ermie in my thoughts.

[@davocc2405]

I am pretty sure he is the best person for a role that has ever existed, he has become the very image of drill instructors for all time

[@56postoffice]

Morgan Freeman: *"And from this moment, a great movie career was born."* *RIP* R Lee Ermy

[@frankpantsOU812]

One of the best characters in the movies ever.

[@HP-hm3pn]

Nobody could have done it better. He was awesome.

[@stevenzeoli6147]

Kubrick was asked why he gave Lee Ermy the job. He answered that during the audition Ermy insulted him for five minutes straight without repeating himself.

[@TheWaterman1000]

Gunny's up in heaven with a squad guarding heaven's gate. R.I.P.

[@ericirwin413]

Up in heaven guarding heaven's streets like all the others Marines and when they have to the Devil Dogs go to hell and regroup!!

[@jeffbroders9781]

I doubt it. He's probably in hell stump breaking the devil just for laughs. 😂

[@bobbah676]

Remember Marines don't die. They just go to hell and regroup. Meet at the gates, and we will move from there.

[@ChrisPBacon-1313]

​@bobbah676 You couldn't be more of a dork if you tried.

[@JimGeigerMusic]

God has a hard-on for marines because we kill everything we see! He plays His games, we play ours! To show our appreciation for so much power, we keep heaven packed with fresh souls! God was here before the Marine Corps! So you can give your heart to Jesus, but your ass belongs to the Corps!

[@vegavak]

There will never be a better drill sergeant

[@phriedokra6158]

He was born for that role!

[@ragnarlothbruk5090]

He got out as an E6 Staff Sgt but years later after he was out he gained some notoriety from his acting and he was promoted to Gsgt by then Commandant of the Marine Corps General Gray. RIP GUNNY!! Semper Fi !!!

[@Jugi_boy]

Lee Ermey was one of the few actors Kubrick allowed to go off script. What an immense talent he was, he probably should’ve won an Oscar for this role. It’s the definitive drill sergeant

[@mikev7558]

Best Drill Instructor role EVER.

[@tmendez31]

I cannot imagine anybody else playing that part the way he did. Man was an absolute legend

[@billyjackjohnson4358]

The absolute best person ever for this spot no question.

[@sallyplus4]

Lee Emery did an excellent job on this role.

[@carmellopatrickmonterosso3588]

You have had to be in the Military to appreciate this. The move took me right back to Basic Training. So glad I served. So did my dad and all my family.

[@nunyabusiness4651]

Lee Emery was Drill instructor Hartman.. no one could have done it better. Miss ya Gunney!

[@skotfree5600]

The boot camp part of Full Metal Jacket is hilarious. The things Lee Ermy came up with are so classic!

[@richardfinney3179]

It's just the way boot camp was the things he said were just the thing I herd in boot and worse they try in break you so they can know your limits and we had guys that slit their wrists and hung them selfs it was hard times in Navy boot1973 3 months of hell not 6 weeks like army or marines

[@skotfree5600]

@@richardfinney3179 Whoa man, that's heavy brother. I just want to say thank you and I think it was B.S. how you and your comrades we're treated upon returning. Glad you made it home!!!

[@darkwolfe6286]

I will watch that entire section repeatedly. It was epic.

[@joevangorder1006]

13 weeks for Marines since you brought it up lol

[@Prone2Thrill]

Nobody could do it better, certain of that much! Legend

[@ashcan6]

It's amazing to me how polite and kind he actually was. To be able to jump into that brutality...man, wow.

[@Roy_Boy4.1]

Nope. No one could've done it better than you Gunnery. Rest in paradise. Wow what a legend.

[@johnrife7134]

People talk about what he says. But for me what sells it is how squared away he always looked in that movie. No matter what. Shirt perfectly tucked. Hat parallel to the marching surface. He is the personification of a high and tight.

[@stevenbaker8184]

He is on duty guarding heaven, until my generation comes to relieve him.

[@mejustme474]

Anyone else playing this role would not have been nearly as effective… I can’t imagine this movie without him as Drill Sergeant

[@Tewall839]

Absolutely couldn’t imagine anybody else doing that role. He was awesome.