Crowe 'too old' for Vietnam movie

Australian director Bruce Beresford has turned down Russell Crowe for his new film - declaring the actor is far too old.

Sat, 30 Sep, 2006 - 10:17

Australian director Bruce Beresford has turned down Russell Crowe for his new film - declaring the actor is far too old.

Long Tan tells the story of how 108 American and Australian soldiers fought off 2,500 Viet Cong troops in Vietnam - but it will not feature the 42-year-old Gladiator star.

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