“He went and tore this guy’s head off”: Kevin Costner’s Confession on ‘The Untouchables’ Set Drama Proves Sean Connery Was Not to Be Messed With

Kevin Costner recalled how Sean Connery took down someone who had wronged him on the sets of The Untouchables.

Actor Kevin Costner is known for his role as John Dutton in the Western drama series Yellowstone.

Earlier in his career, Costner appeared in the 1987 crime-drama film The Untouchables.

In the film, Costner played the role of Prohibition agent Eliot Ness with Sean Connery appearing as Jimmy Malone, Ness’ ally and mentor figure.

Kevin Costner and Sean Connery worked together on The Untouchables (Credit: Paramount Pictures).

During an interview, Costner reflected on the experience of working with the Hollywood legend.

While Costner spoke fondly of the late actor and they shared a great relationship, he admitted that Connery wasn’t to be messed with.

The actor revealed how Connery took down those who bothered him on the film’s set and here is what Costner had to say about the former’s altercations.

Kevin Costner revealed the reason Sean Connery was upset on The Untouchables set

Actor Kevin Costner starred in The Untouchables, the crime-drama film directed by Brian De Palma.

The film was released in 1987 and emerged as a critical and commercial success.

It also starred Sean Connery in a supporting role alongside Robert De Niro as Al Capone.

Kevin Costner revealed Sean Connery’s crazy altercation (Credit: The Tonight Show | YouTube).

During an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Costner reflected on working with Connery and described the late actor as a mentor figure.

However, the Yellowstone actor admitted that Connery was furious with someone in the film’s production department.

He goes ‘thank you’, and he went and tore this guy’s head off.

Costner made the above statement, recalling how a drunk Connery met him at a bar and cross-checked facts before confronting the production guy who had wronged him.

Costner further explained that the production person’s actions had cost Connery money, which resulted in the legendary James Bond actor’s ire.

However, Connery checked with Costner to ensure he had the facts right before the altercation.

Michael Caine explained Sean Connery was not to be messed with

Sean Connery never backed down from a fight (Credit: Thunderball | United Artists).

Costner wasn’t the only actor who saw the furious side of Connery.

English actor Michael Caine talked about his earlier experiences with Connery when the two actors were relatively young and frequently partied together.

In an interview with Daily Star, Caine revealed visiting a club with Connery.

Once, we were in a club and some girls were on stage trying to sing.

Some guys behind us were giving them a hard time, so Sean just got up and beat all four of them up.

I just held his coat!

Caine made the above statement, revealing how Connery singlehandedly fought four men, emphasizing the latter’s fearless attitude and confrontational nature.

Similarly, while filming Another Time, Another Place, Connery got involved in a fight with a real-life mobster.

According to a report from Den of Geek, Johnny Stompanato, a mob bodyguard and the then-boyfriend of actress Lana Turner was upset with tabloids capturing the co-stars together.

Thus, Stompanato arrived on the film’s sets and threatened Connery only to get punched in the face.

As a result, it should suffice to say that Connery wasn’t to be messed with.

The Untouchables is streaming on Paramount+.