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“When I was growing up in the mid-'50s, the Roaring Twenties were a huge part of the culture. There were a number of films and a bunch of television shows that dealt with the mythology of the underworld from that period.”

Quote by Martin Scorsese

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Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese, born on November 17, 1942, is an internationally renowned film director. His works are known for their profound social insight and exquisite storytelling skills, with notable films including 'Taxi Driver', 'Goodfellas', and 'The Departed'. Scorsese's unique filmmaking style is characterized by complex character relationships and tense social conflicts. more

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