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“Over-length is one of the things that most often results in the destruction of the movie in the cutting room.”

Quote by Sidney Lumet

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Sidney Lumet was a prominent American film producer whose career spanned over five decades. Born on June 25, 1924, and passing away on April 9, 2011, Lumet's work left a lasting impact on the film industry with his socially conscious and humanistic storytelling. more

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