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“Dr. Strangelove' was and is one of my favorite movies ever, and I just can't believe they actually blew up the world after that.”

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Gary Ross, born on November 3, 1956, is an American film director known for his work on 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring', 'Kick-Ass', and the 'Hunger Games' film series. more

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