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Quote by Sam Peckinpah

“Well, killing a man isn't clean and quick and simple. It's bloody and awful. And maybe if enough people come to realize that shooting somebody isn't just fun and games, maybe we'll get somewhere.”

Quote by Sam Peckinpah

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Sam Peckinpah was an influential American film director known for his distinctive Western film style and the aesthetic of violence. His works hold a significant place in film history, with notable films including 'The Wild Bunch', 'The Wild Bunch', and 'The Wild Bunch'. more

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