This sequence is played through Hanks POV. He is looking out his bedroom window when he notices a helicopter circling around. The sequence ends with Hank suddenly waking up in cold sweat in his bed. It was an anxiety dream.
It was a sequence that was boarded but never shot.
I think it was a combination of a editorial and budget decision. The story did not suffer, the Director directed an incredible, memorable film.
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