“But a writer's contribution is literary and a film is not literary. When you take that stuff off the page, and cast the people who are going to fit into those roles, that's what being a director is.”
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Taylor Hackford
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. more
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