Midnight Cowboy remains unforgettable partly because of Dustin Hoffman’s raw performance as Ratso Rizzo. He went to extremes to make the role feel real, even faking a painful limp. In the film’s heartbreaking bus scene, some viewers believe they spot small movements after Ratso’s death—possibly minor bloopers, or perhaps details that make the moment feel even more haunting. Either way, the scene still lands with lasting emotional force.
