 Orson Welles (qv) was originally picked by director  Roger Corman (qv) to play Al Capone, while Jason Robards (qv)  was to play "Bugs" Moran. Welles was willing, but Fox vetoed the  deal, feeling Welles was "undirectable". Robards took over the role  of Capone and Ralph Meeker (qv) was brought in to play Moran.