Charles Bronson turned down the role of Billy's father.
The studio also wanted Charles Bronson for the role of Snake Plissken but John Carpenter (director) refused on the grounds that he was too old.
He turned the role down, so Segio Leone (director) asked Clint Eastwood.
Tested for the part of Superman.

Did you know that Charles Bronson was not the only choice for these movies?
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