Today, Sunday, at 1:15pm on ITV 4, Robert Redford will grace TV screens in Jeremiah Johnson.

The 1972 image is likely one of the star's best-known works of all time, however three years later, he endured filming in one of the intense films of his profession.

Redford starred within the visceral Three Days of Condor, the place he performed Joe Condor, a CIA analyst who was combating towards forces of evil.

One brutal scene concerned Redford him being attacked by an murderer undercover as a postman.

The postman was performed by Hank Garrett, an expert wrestler who recalled by chance bringing his elbow down on Redford's nostril whereas the digital camera was rolling. As a outcome, there was an almighty "pop" and Redford started leaking blood.

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Garrett mentioned: "We had this fight where there was mineral oil all over the floor. I’m supposed to do this simple sweep over my knee. He slips all over the oil and came at me headfirst. And I came around with my elbow. The next thing you know, I end up hitting him right in the nose with my elbow." (Via Outsider)

Redford was surprised by the sudden assault - however his response shocked Garrett much more.

Redford yelled: "This is probably the greatest fight scene anywhere. Oh, and by the way, you broke my nose."

As a outcome, Garrett began worrying about his profession.

Garrett recalled taking a look at Redford and panicking: "My reaction was: ‘Oh dear God, no.’ There’s blood coming out of his nose. I’m thinking it’s all over for me."

He then yelled to the remainder of the set: "Oh God, I’m never going to work again!"

Thankfully for him, Redford was not bothered in any way by the gory mishap.

Redford replied: "Oh don’t worry about it, my nose has been broken so many times, it doesn’t mean anything."

Shortly thereafter, Redford and Garrett grew to become "pals". "He’s just an incredible guy to work with and very humble," Garrett mentioned. "And how do I thank him? By breaking his nose!"

In the Eighties Redford modified up his model and started directing movies. With his image Ordinary People he received 4 Oscars, together with Best Picture and Best Director.