Question 1

Why did Marlon Brando refer to himself as 'The Old Lamplighter' during filming?

Accepted Answer

Marlon Brando didn't like his role as Sheriff Calder, complaining that all he did was wander around, so he began calling himself 'The Old Lamplighter'.

Question 2

How did Robert Redford's role in this film connect to his final lead role decades later?

Accepted Answer

A scene of Bubber Reeves (Robert Redford) on the run was used in the montage of escapes in The Old Man & the Gun (2018), Redford's final feature film lead role.

Question 3

What surprising rejection happened during casting for this film?

Accepted Answer

The casting director rejected Faye Dunaway, telling her she wasn't pretty enough for movies and should stick to theater.

Question 4

What was director Arthur Penn's experience working with former movie legend Miriam Hopkins?

Accepted Answer

Arthur Penn said Miriam Hopkins needed a great deal of care, expressing compassion for a former movie legend playing an old lady but noting it took up time.

Question 5

How did Sam Spiegel's original casting plans for this film change by production time?

Accepted Answer

Producer Sam Spiegel originally wanted Marlon Brando to play Jason 'Jake' Rogers, but by 1965 Brando was too old for that role and instead played Sheriff Calder.

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