going public as both a  dashing ladies man and as a "macho" actor known for tough, physical  roles that showcased his image as an action hero (fight scenes and  so forth). When he first read the first draft script for "20,000  Leagues", he was somewhat disappointed to find that his character,  Ned Land: A. Made no appearances with any women whatsoever; B. Had  no real rousing fight scenes, other than the battle with the squid