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 Who was considered for Torn Curtain?

Cary Grant
Cary Grant was committed to doing another movie and was intent on retiring from films (again) when director Alfred Hitchcock offered him the chance to play an American scientist who appears to be defecting to the Soviets.
Actor who got the part: Paul Newman

Anthony Perkins
Perkins was suggested to Universal Studios by Alfred Hitchcock himself for the male lead in "Torn Curtain", but the studio preferred box-office champ Paul Newman.
Actor who got the part: Paul Newman

Eva Marie Saint
Alfred Hitchcock wanted to cast his "North by Northwest" star as the female lead of his 50th film.
Actor who got the part: Julie Andrews



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