Sergio Leone was approached to direct this film, but he turned it down since he was working on C'era una volta il West (1968) at the time. The first film produced by Clint Eastwood's Malpaso Company. Reportedly, producer Leonard Freeman clashed with director Ted Post during production. One day Freeman showed up on the set, issuing orders and taking charge. Post wanted to confront him, but Clint Eastwood intervened. Eastwood spoke to Freeman, and Freeman left the set and didn't return. Wha ...[Read Story ]