Turned down the leading role because of lifelong adherence to progressive politics.

Turned down the role of the WW II warrior general.

Telly Savalas turned down the part of General George S. Patton played in the film by George C Scott.

He refused the title role because he believed that it glorified war.

Wanted to play General Patton but the producer turned him down.

Wyler turned down the job of directing "Patton" because he didn't want to work under 20th Century-Fox Studio head Darryl F. Zanuck. Franklin J. Schaffner ended up directing - and won an Oscar.