Taylor Hackford, born on December 31, 1944, is an accomplished American film director. His career began in the 1970s, gaining recognition for directing classic films such as 'The Wild Life' and 'An Officer and a Gentleman'. Hackford is celebrated for his profound understanding of the art of film and his unique directorial style.
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“Look at Walter Huston in The Devil and Daniel Webster: It's an incredible performance.”
“As a filmmaker, "no" is not in my vocabulary. I've got to figure out a way.”
“I really believe you can predict when someone has a great attitude, a real well of talent.”
“But the process of making a film is not glamorous. Certainly not my films.”
“It was the era of Tab Hunter and Rock Hudson; they all had a certain look.”
“I feel very comfortable shooting music, and I think you can see that.”
“If people are worried about the size of their trailers, I kind of say their priorities are off.”
“You'd be surprised how many movie stars still care about the work.”
“When I finish a film, I put it away and I never look at it again.”
“Well I don't think I've scored my life exclusively to Ray Charles.”
“We all get paid very, very well, and we have responsibilities.”
“The whole concept of the devil is a metaphor on one level.”
“The director's job should give you a sense of music without drawing attention to itself.”