sentences:  Frank Sinatra originally signed to play Joe, but when Taylor became ill and filming was postponed, he had to drop out of the project to fulfill another commitment with Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas and was replaced by Beatty.Screenwriter Gilroy's experience making the film inspired him to write and direct the film "Once in Paris" (1978), which focused on his chauffeur during the "Only Game" shoot.Gilroy was so fascinated by the man he cast the driver as himself.