
John Milius, who wrote the script for this film, was reportedly very unhappy with the final result, his ire focusing on particular sillier elements that John Huston inserted, while the overall casting of Paul Newman as the titular Texas figure rubbed him the wrong way (he wanted either Lee Marvin or Warren Oates). His disappointment in the execution of the script led him to push his way into directing as a form of protection, and, you know what? I get it, in regards to this specific movie. I...
Published on September 25, 2023 04:49