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

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.