Being A Star
Brown’s acting career was boosted by his status as a former Cleveland Browns great, which helped him get a number of parts in television and film. Originally, he was going to be given a much less screen time in Jefferson, his role in the film. The character’s appearance duration was extended by several minutes by Aldrich as a result of his delight at having a sporting legend appear in his ensemble.
Being A Star
The Dirty Dozen Wasn’t Supposed To Be
Even if Aldrich had chosen a different title for his war film The Dirty Dozen, it’s difficult to imagine it being anything other than The Dirty Dozen in the first place. It’s one of those phrases that easily rolls off the tongue. A TCM biography of the film’s key star, Marvin, revealed that the 1967 big hit was originally titled Operation Dirty Dozen, which was a somewhat longer title than the one that was eventually used.
The Dirty Dozen Wasn’t Supposed To Be
