35+ Hidden Facts From The Dirty Dozen That Made The Fans Go Crazy

Published on 12/21/2021
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Clint Walker Refused To Appear In A Classic Scene

Vernon L. Pinkley, played by Donald Sutherland, was the troop inspection general during World War II, and you might remember him from that role. Of course, you have a valid point. It’s one of the most unforgettable scenes in the entire film, in my opinion! Is it possible that you were made aware that the imposter was supposed to be Clint Walker’s Samson Posey throughout the course of your investigation? Sutherland was cast in the role at the last minute by director Robert Aldrich after Walker expressed dissatisfaction with his inability to do the character.

Clint Walker Refused To Play One Of The Most Famous Scenes

Clint Walker Refused To Appear In A Classic Scene

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Jim Brown Resigned As A Result Of It

In the role of Robert T. Jefferson, Jim Brown, the former Cleveland Browns quarterback who went on to become an actor, was still under contract with the organization at the time of his casting. The NFL threatened Brown with a suspension and a substantial financial penalty in reaction to the potential that production for The Dirty Dozen would cause his return to training to be postponed. Brown, who did not respond well to the ultimatum, announced to the media that he would be quitting from sports permanently as of today.

Jim Brown Retired Because Of It

Jim Brown Resigned As A Result Of It

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