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       Who was considered for Cape Fear? 
 Was considered for the role of Danielle, but backed out due to scheduling conflicts from "Married with Children". Actor who got the part: Juliette Lewis 
 Ford auditioned for the lead role of Sam Bowden and nearly got the part. Actor who got the part: Nick Nolte 
 Nicole Kidman lobbied for the role of the daughter but Scorsese preferred a younger actress. Actor who got the part: Juliette Lewis 
 Turned down the role of Danielle due to pressure from "Who's the Boss?" fellow cast member Tony Danza. Actor who got the part: Juliette Lewis 
 Robert Redford turned down for the lead role of Sam Bowden Actor who got the part: Nick Nolte 
 Witherspoon auditioned for the role of Danielle Bowden. Actor who got the part: Juliette Lewis 
 
 
 
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