Trivia / Young Cassidy

• Creator's Favorite Episode: Rod Taylor said this was his favorite movie in which he starred.
• Fake Irish: Australian Rod Taylor as John Cassidy.
• The Other Marty: Siân Phillips replaced Siobhán McKenna as Ella.
• Troubled Production: The movie was initially directed by John Ford (who had already directed a movie version of The Plough and the Stars in 1936), but he fell ill about two weeks into production and was replaced by Jack Cardiff. Filming was held up for two weeks.
• What Could Have Been: John Ford was keen on casting either Peter O'Toole or Richard Harris in the lead. Sean Connery was originally offered the role.

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