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“When I make a new movie, I always get stuck with, "That's not an Oliver Stone film." But I don't know what to do about that except just move on.”

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Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his profound social and political commentary and unique narrative style. His films often focus on historical events and figures, such as 'Natural Born Killers', 'Wall Street', and 'Nixon', which have not only been commercially successful but also widely acclaimed. more

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