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“The actors are in control, getting outrageous amounts of money. The reason they're getting this kind of money is because the studios don't know what else to do. They don't have a clue about what to do except to pay an actor a lot of money.”

Quote by Peter Bogdanovich

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Peter Bogdanovich

Peter Bogdanovich is an American film director known for his passion for classic Hollywood cinema and his contributions to independent film. His works are characterized by deep character development and a unique narrative style. more

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