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 Who was considered for Cool Hand Luke?

Bette Davis
Had first refusal on playing the mother of the title character, but thought the role was too small.
Actor who got the part: Jo Van Fleet

Aldo Ray
According to his autobiography "Trust Me: A Memoir", George Kennedy states Aldo Ray was up for the role of Dragline when George auditioned.
Actor who got the part: George Kennedy

Telly Savalas
Cast as the ornery, authority-challenging prisoner "Luke," but lost the role when he refused to fly from Europe to the U.S.
Actor who got the part: Paul Newman



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