Hollywood star Dustin Hoffman almost walked out of the 1988 comedy with Tom Cruise after investing so much in the Oscar-winning role.
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In Hollywood, few films have made as profound an impression as Rain Man, the 1988 comedy-drama that brought together the star power of Tom Cruise alongside Dustin Hoffman. The film, directed by Barry Levinson, follows the emotional journey of two estranged brothers who are reunited after the death of their father.
Rain Man was a critical and commercial success and earned four Academy Awards, including a best actor award for Hoffman for his portrayal of Raymond, an autistic preacher. However, despite the film's success, the actor found the role challenging and even considered quitting altogether, believing he could not do the character justice.
After landing the role of Raymond Babbitt alongside Tom Cruise in Rain Man, Dustin Hoffman threw himself into extensive research, delving into autism through books and documentaries.
