Originally posted by Harry:
[QUOTE]...He had first rights to buy the BOOK from MP and stated the BOOK was too violent and wasn't sure he could do it justice. Turnbull!!
Now THAT makes more sense now that you've included a little more detail. Still though, I don't question the fact that Hackman bowed out from GF on the claim he could not 'do it justice'... but it's ironic that an actor who turns down a book because of violence then turns around and makes a movie even MORE violent than film version of The Godfather turned out to be.
Bottom line...if the story is true Hackman made the right decision!
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