Production Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, John Wayne, Robert Mitchum and Rod Steiger declined the role of Patton. Steiger later said it was his greatest mistake. Charlton Heston was considered for the role of Omar N. Bradley before Karl Malden was cast.
production lee marvin burt lancaster john wayne robert mitchum and rod steiger declined the role of patton steiger later said it was his greatest mistake charlton heston was considered for the role of omar n bradley before karl malden was cast