At one time, both Robert Redford and Emma Thompson were to play the leads that Michael Douglas and Annette Bening eventually played. This is when the film was due to be a more political film.

Redford was considered for a role in the film - rumored to be either Willard or Kurtz.

According to Variety, Redford was at one time interested in this project.

Kubrick was told that in order to get funding from Warner's, he had to cast one of the "top 10" current actors. Ryan O'Neal, coming off the success of Love Story, was #2. Redford was #4. Kubrick wisely chose Redford, but Redford turned down the role in preference for George Roy Hill's unremarkable the Great Waldo Pepper. Ryan O'Neal did get the role of Barry Lyndon. Kubrick was reportedly pacing the set his first day on camera, saying, "OMG, he really can't act!"

Robert Redford was considered to direct the film but could not fit it in his schedule.

Turned down the lead role in what turned out to be a smash hit, sexy and controversial Paul Mazursky-directed comedy.

Redford was considered for the role of real-life psychopathic killer Albert DeSalvo.

Robert Redford turned down for the lead role of Sam Bowden

The studio wanted Redford for the role of Michael Corleone.

Robert Redford was considered for the lead role but was considered too "stable" in his personality.

Robert Redford was attached to the film at one time.

Robert Redford was considered for a role.

Was considered for Jim Garrison.

Robert Redford was going to play Junuh, before deciding to cast a younger star in the role.

Redford was considered for the role of James Bond.

Robert Redford turned down the lead role.

In the early stages of pre-production, Robert Redford was in talks with Streisand to play Tom Wingo. Altough the two wanted to work together again since THE WAY WE WERE, scheduling conflicts interfered and Nick Nolte won the Oscar nominated role.

The studio tossed Redford's name around for the role of Rocky.

Robert Redford was considered for the lead role but opted to do Downhill Racer.

The lead roles were envisioned as a reteaming of Redford and Paul Newman, but Redford agent told the producers he "does not play old."

Considered acting in and possibly directing the comedy drama about a newly-widowed dad and teacher finding a new love.

Redford was considered for the role of Superman.

Pollack, dissatisfied with Sarrazin's performance, cosidered replacing Michael with Redford or Beatty.

Turned down the role of the husband, Edward.

Redford was considered for the role of Frank Galvin but he was uncomfortable with the character.

Warner Bros. studio boss Jack Warner had Redford in mind first to play "Mike Talman" in this suspense thriller.

Robert Redford was considered for the role of Eddie Valiant.

Robert Redford turned down the role of Nick.