John Wayne Turned Down The Lead Role
Major John Reisman was supposed to be played by John Wayne, one of the most famous Western actors. However, the gun-toting actor disapproved of his character’s relationship with a woman who was already married to a soldier. Fortunately, Marvin had no such reservations and gladly accepted the part.
John Wayne Turned Down The Lead Role
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Mini-Reunion
In 1998, four members of The Dirty Dozen’s primary cast reunited for the children’s action film Small Soldiers. However, Borgnine, Brown, Walker, and Kennedy did not appear on the screen.
Mini-Reunion
