Ian Bannen
Why did Ian Bannen leave the film?
shareNot sure, exactly, but I do recall hearing that, around this time in the Seventies, Bannen's alcoholism was having an effect on his ability to get/hang onto roles. I think the audio commentary on Get Carter makes mention of this. Or maybe it's the commentary on Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter.
Good actor, though.
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Are you not thinking of Ian Hendry? As he was in both the mentioned films whereas Ian Bannen wasn't. Or was he going to be in them?
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Trivia says Bannen was initially cast as Montgomery, but was replaced with Nigel Davenport.
As much as I like Bannen as an actor, I really liked Davenport as Montgomery. He's the actor I've most liked in the role.
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