# The 1984 movie Susan Sarandon turned down, even though she was “completely broke”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-1984-movie-susan-sarandon-turned-down-even-though-she-was-completely-broke/
- Published: 2026-10-21T20:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-21T21:43:20+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-1984-movie-susan-sarandon-turned-down-even-though-she-was-completely-broke/
- Topics: Business, Entertainment, Film, Markets

## Key points

- Sarandon declined a role in *Tightrope* despite financial hardship.
- She questioned its portrayal of sex, violence and women.
- Eastwood said such concerns were not his responsibility as an actor.

## Summary

Susan Sarandon turned down a chance to star opposite Clint Eastwood in the 1984 thriller *Tightrope*, despite being broke and desperate for work. She objected to the film’s links between sex, violence and the treatment of women, and their conversation highlighted a disagreement about whether actors should consider the effects of their characters.

Sarandon recalled asking Eastwood whether he was concerned about how his character’s behaviour might be read; he replied that worrying about that was not his job as an actor. The article says Eastwood was believed to have taken over directing after Richard Tuggle struggled to establish a clear vision on set. Sarandon and Eastwood never worked together, and his retirement may mean they will not have another opportunity.

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