Joe.ie: “Bill Murray disliked Groundhog Day so much he didn’t speak to its director for over 20 years” The New Yorker : “Comedy First: How Harold Ramis’s movies have stayed funny for Not only is 1993's Groundhog Day considered one of Bill Murray's best films ever, but it's also widely regarded as one of the finest comedies to come out of the 1990s. It's the perfect blend of It may be one of the most beloved films of the 90s, but leading actor Bill Murray had no love for 'Groundhog Day.' by Amanda Harding Published on February 2, 2020 Groundhog Day was the fifth collaboration between star Bill Murray and writer/director Harold Ramis, following other much-loved comedies like Caddyshack, Stripes and Ghostbusters, and it proved to As the iconic February holiday movie 'Groundhog Day' approaches its 30th anniversary, producer Trevor Albert recalled how director Harold Ramis and star Bill Murray developed a conflict while Groundhog Day: Why Bill Murray HATED it and didn't speak to the director for over 20 years BILL MURRAY wasn’t a fan of the Groundhog Day movie and fell out with director Harold Ramis for twenty BILL MURRAY was infamously dreadful to work with while filming Groundhog Day, to the point where he revealed he 'hated' the final movie. Andie MacDowell later revealed there was no chance of a Bill Murray and Harold Ramis are arguably the greatest actor and director team in the history of cinematic comedy. But the filming of Groundhog Day provoked so much bad blood between the pair that In 1993, Bill Murray starred in what is arguably his best and most popular film when he played weatherman, Phil Connors, in the hilarious time loop comedy, Groundhog Day. Written by Danny Rubin Mr. Murray became an even unhappier camper after shooting a driving scene with a groundhog, which took a bite out of his hand. “The groundhog hated my guts from Day 1,” he later said. Joe.ie: “Bill Murray disliked Groundhog Day so much he didn’t speak to its director for over 20 years” The New Yorker : “Comedy First: How Harold Ramis’s movies have stayed funny for Famously, Bill Murray hated working on Groundhog Day despite its commercial and critical success. Despite collaborating with his friend Harold Ramis (again), working on this movie drove such a Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell in a scene from the 1993 film 'Groundhog Day,' directed by Harold Ramis. (Photo by Columbia Pictures/Getty Images) “People would come from all over to see him Groundhog Day is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis from a screenplay by him and Danny Rubin.Starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott, it tells the story of a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who becomes trapped in a time loop, forcing him to relive February 2 repeatedly. Bill Murray Hated the Movie ‘Groundhog Day’ — Here’s Why Bill Murray showed up at Ramis’ house early one morning with a box of donuts where the two had some laughs and spent a few last Bill Murray's role as Phil Connors in 1993's Groundhog Day is one for the ages, especially considering he hated his experience behind-the-scenes just as much as his character did onscreen! Despite Hollywood star Bill Murray was at the top of his game in 1993 when he played infamous weatherman Phil Connors in the film Groundhog Day - named after the holiday celebrated on February 2. On an TIL Bill Murray and Harold Ramis clashed during the filming of Groundhog Day. Murray wanted the movie to be more contemplative while Ramis saw it as more of a comedy. After filming was completed the two didn't speak to each other for 21 years, only reconciling shortly before Ramis' death in 2014 Murray was at his best in 1993 when he played infamous weatherman Phil Connors in Groundhog Day. On an assignment to cover the national Groundhog Day holiday, and its mascot Punxsutawney Phil, Phil becomes trapped in a perpetual time-loop, reliving the same day over and over again. Harold Ramis for Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, and Groundhog Day.” Murray then peered directly into the camera, and his smile straightened. His eyes welled up, and for one brief second, the normally
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