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 Who was considered for Dirty Harry?

Steve McQueen
According to producers, the ideas was to create a sequel to Bullitt, but McQueen turned it down because he "did not do sequels." Subsequently, the script was retolled for Eastwood.

Robert Mitchum
Turned down the lead role, calling it a movie "he would not do for any amount."
Actor who got the part: Clint Eastwood

Audie Murphy
Audie Murphy was offered the role of Scorpio but died in a plane crash before filming began.
Actor who got the part: Andy Robinson

Paul Newman
Newman was considered to play the lead role of Harry.

Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Clint Eastwood

John Wayne
John Wayne turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Clint Eastwood



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