 In his autobiography, An Open Book, Director John Huston recalls how  he meet with Marlon Brando to offer him the role of Major Penderton.  Initially Brando rejected the role feeling that he was not suited  for the part. Huston then encouraged Brando to read the script and  then to make a decision. After he had read the script, Brando took a  very long walk in the rain, then came back to Huston and told him he  wanted the part.