Cast
- Frank Sinatra as Robbo
- Dean Martin as Little John
- Sammy Davis, Jr. as Will
- Bing Crosby as Allen A. Dale
- Peter Falk as Guy Gisborne
- Barbara Rush as Marian Stevens
- Victor Buono as Deputy Sheriff Alvin Potts
- Robert Foulk as Sheriff Octavius Glick
- Edward G. Robinson as Big Jim (uncredited)
- Chet Allen as one of the Hoods
Peter Lawford was originally cast as Alan A. Dale, but was replaced with Bing Crosby following a break-off in Sinatra's relationship with Lawford that stemmed from a scheduled visit to Sinatra's home by Lawford's brother-in-law, President John F. Kennedy during a 1963 West Coast trip. Attorney General Robert Kennedy, who was long concerned about Sinatra's rumored ties with underworld figures, encouraged the President to change his plans and stay at Crosby's home, which (it was maintained) could provide better security for the President. The change came at the last minute, after Sinatra made extensive arrangements for the promised and eagerly awaited presidential visit, including the construction of a helipad. Sinatra was furious, believing that Lawford had failed to intercede with the Kennedys on his behalf, and ostracized him from the Rat Pack. Sinatra and Lawford never spoke again after that day, and Sinatra no longer endorsed a Democrat again. Ironically, Crosby ended up cast in Lawford's role.
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