# Sylvester Stallone Threatens to Knock Richard Gere's Teeth Out

> Sylvester Stallone threatened to knock Richard Gere's teeth out during a 1974 film audition clash.
- Title: Sylvester Stallone Threatens to Knock Richard Gere's Teeth Out
- Summary: Sylvester Stallone threatened to knock Richard Gere's teeth out during a 1974 film audition clash.
- Keywords: sylvester stallone, richard gere, the lords of flatbush, robert de niro, stephen verona, audition clash, entertainment, culture, news, Sylvester, Stallone, Threatens
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/entertainment/celebrity/sylvester-stallone-richard-gere-feud-fight-film-684900-20261007
- Published: 2026-10-07T19:50:18.298+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sylvester stallone, richard gere, the lords of flatbush, robert de niro, stephen verona, audition clash, entertainment, culture, news
## Sylvester Stallone Memoir
Sylvester Stallone recalled a 1974 on-set clash with Richard Gere during The Lords of Flatbush audition process.
## On-Set Clash
Stallone said Richard Gere grabbed his shirt and dug nails into his skin during the audition.
## Threat to Knock Teeth Out
Stallone threatened to knock Gere's teeth out after Gere stirred the emotional cauldron inside him.
## Audition Reaction
Stallone asked director Stephen Verona how he would react if Gere did this in real life, saying he'd knock teeth out.
## Lunch Spill Incident
Gere spilled chicken grease on Stallone's leg during a car lunch break on set.
## Consequence
Richard Gere was dropped from The Lords of Flatbush after the on-set clash.
## Key takeaway

Sylvester Stallone threatened to knock Richard Gere's teeth out during a 1974 film audition clash.