Many consider one of the reasons why the film was so successful was because of its anti-establishment stance. At the time, disillusionment with America’s involvement in Vietnam was gaining ground.
Before deciding to play the role himself, producer Warren Beatty’s first choice for the role of Clyde Barrow was musician and composer Bob Dylan. Dylan clearly resembled the actual Barrow more strongly than Beatty.
Cher auditioned for the role of Bonnie Parker. Her husband/manager at the time, Sonny Bono, heard about the audition, and he was furious at Warren Beatty for letting his wife audition for such a “controversial film”.
Besides the first to use a lot of different things… It was one of the first films to feature an extensive use of squibs.
In reality, the bank robbers picked up about three people in their travels.
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