The Iconic Martin Scorsese Movie That Harrison Ford Turned Down

Harrison Ford and Robert De Niro are two of the most accomplished actors of all-time. Ford is the ultimate hero, due to his roles as Han Solo, Indiana Jones, and Jack Ryan. De Niro has often played darker characters in movies like Taxi Driver, The Godfather Part II, and Goodfellas. Even in a comedy like Meet the Parents, De Niro is undeniably terrifying. Over the course of his career, De Niro has frequently collaborated with the iconic director, Martin Scorsese, including 2023's Killers of the Flower Moon. So it was no surprise when, in 1991, they joined forces again for Cape Fear, a remake of the Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck classic. Not only would De Niro and Scorsese be together once more, but arguably the most famous actor of the 80s, Harrison Ford, was almost brought on board as well.