Initially, Steven Spielberg was intended to be the director for the 1988 film “Rain Man”, but ultimately Barry Levinson took on the role. For almost half a year, Spielberg collaborated with Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman on the production. The movie eventually garnered four Oscars, yet Spielberg had to withdraw from the project due to an earlier commitment he made to a friend. (Information sourced from Far Out Magazine)
With Rain Man, I spent almost half a year developing it with Dustin and Tom Cruise and Ron Bass.
Due to repeated delays, Spielberg found himself in a challenging position where he had to prioritize. He had a strong desire to complete Rain Man, collaborate with Cruise and Hoffman, but also wanted to work on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, set for release in May 1989. Unfortunately, he made the difficult decision to put aside Rain Man to keep a promise to his friend George Lucas, which ultimately meant postponing his work on Rain Man.
Upon realizing that I would surpass January 12th and consequently need to withdraw from the project “Indy 3“, the commitment I had made to George [Lucas] held greater significance than taking on “Rain Man“. Consequently, with a heavy heart, as I truly desired to collaborate with Dustin and Tom, I chose to step down from the film.
It appears that Spielberg had a tough call to make. He invested nearly half a year into the project “Rain Man”, but eventually let go of it. Later on, the production was steered by Levinson, leading to its lasting impact on our culture and earning numerous accolades.
To put it another way, selecting Indiana Jones wasn’t necessarily a wrong choice, given that The Last Crusade not only left its mark on history but also continues to be cherished by viewers.
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2025-01-09 22:01