Cast as "Franklyn Madson," but replaced in the role.
Sutherland was scheduled to play the scion of the Stone family. the whole movie was re-cast with other actors.
Actor who got the part: Craig T. Nelson
Director Robert Redford had Sutherland in mind to play the psychiatrist; Sutherland convinced Redford that he was better suited for the Cal role.
Was in contention for the leading role in Sam Peckinpah's violent, controversial film.
Did you know that Donald Sutherland was not the only choice for these movies?
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