Burt was an idiot for turning this down.

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Kenneth-8 — 14 years ago(January 07, 2012 04:09 PM)

I can't believe Burt Reynolds turned this down for Stroker Ace. I liked Nicholson, but Reynolds would have went to town with this role and it was written with him in mind. No doubt Burt is kicking himself to this day for that decision.

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lensue88 — 13 years ago(April 16, 2012 12:34 PM)

This was on again last night. I bet Burt Reynolds does regret turning this down, he would have been great in the role. And remember both Shirley and Jack won Oscars. One of my favorite sad movies.

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TexasMovieBuff — 13 years ago(September 28, 2012 02:17 AM)

Burt has said in many interviews that this was the biggest regret in his career in not accepting the role.

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estella2 — 12 years ago(May 25, 2013 10:35 AM)

I agree. I do love Jack Nicholson, but Reynolds would undoubtedly rocked this part!

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liamforeman — 12 years ago(January 07, 2014 06:03 PM)

I can't even understand why he turned it down. Debra Winger was white hot in Hollywood at the time, Shirley MacClaine brought the gravitas.
He probably would have made a great Garrett though Nicholson did really well. He just didn't look like he ever could have been an astronaut.

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