Legendary director William Wyler offered the role of the kidnapped art student to Julie Christie, who declined.

William Wyler, who directed her in Roman Holiday, had a first thought to cast Audrey for the lead in this production.

One of the actresses considered as preferable to Samantha Eggar, who went on to win many awards including an Oscar nomination for the role of a kidnapped art student.

Terence Stamp badly wanted to do the William Wyler thriller with Miles or Julie Christie.

Considered by the producers to play the art student kidnapped and held ransom.

Considered to play the leading female role in director William Wyler's psychological thriller.

Considered to play the young art student kidnapped and held hostage by a psychopath.

The head of Columbia Pictures wanted to cast Wood as the art student and kidnap victim.

The film's producer tried to hire the lovely blonde York to replace Samantha Eggar but York's agents asked for more money than the moviemakers were willing to pay.