 Audrey Hepburn (qv) was offered the role of a Japanese bride  opposite of Marlon Brando (qv) but turned the role down. She  explained that she "couldnt possibly play an Oriental. No one would  believe me; theyd laugh. Its a lovely script, however I know what  I can and cant do. And if you did persuade me, you would regret it,  because I would be terrible."