(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Jake Gyllenhaal believes the movie City Slickers was a hit because of him.

The Hollywood star appeared in the 1991 comedy as an 11-year-old, alongside Billy Crystal. The film went on to be a massive hit across the world, a fact that Jake attributes to his presence in the movie.

Im the reason that movie was a hit. It was all down to me, he joked to Empire magazine, before adding, You know, I do remember shooting a scene in the schoolroom, where Billy Crystal had a big speech. And I get up and say, My dads Mitch and hes a submarine commander. I must have said it a million times and I was so nervous. Which worked, I guess, for the scene.

Jake has since gone on to forge a successful film career, but still remembers his first experience on a movie set. He recounts looking on in amazement at the professionalism of his more experienced co-star.

But Billy had a three-page monologue, and I remember being, Oh my God, hows he saying all those words? Hes so amazing, he added. (C) Cover Media