Who was considered for They Shoot Horses, Don't They??
Beatty was considered as a potential replacement for Michael Sarrazin.
Actor who got the part: Michael Sarrazin
Turned down the role of the embittered dance marathon contestant for which Jane Fonda earned an Oscar nomination.
Actor who got the part: Jane Fonda
Barbara Parkins admitted at a conference, that she turned down the role of "Alice," eventually played by Susannah York.
Actor who got the part: Susannah York
Pollack, dissatisfied with Sarrazin's performance, cosidered replacing Michael with Redford or Beatty.
Actor who got the part: Michael Sarrazin
Streisand turned down a chance to star in "They Shoot Horses Don't They."
Actor who got the part: Jane Fonda
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