20 Things You Didn't Know About Miller's Crossing
8. Jon Polito Had To Convince The Coens To Be Cast In His Role
The Coens also had to be convinced about another part of the production, to cast Jon Polito (who plays Johnny Caspar) in a different role.
Polito was originally given the role of Eddie Dane, and the part of Johnny Caspar was going to be given to a much older man. However, Polito was adamant as he loved the role so much, and eventually, the Coens gave in, and he was given the role.