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“I'm running out of time, and a Western is America's answer to a Greek tragedy, so that's what we did. [Kiefer] hired Brad [Mirman] to write the script and he had the ideas, and then he and I did stuff on the script to make it a little cleaner to ourselves. And then, we played it. We were just actors working together, and our DNA must have informed it somehow. Certainly, we came out of it purified a little bit.”

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Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland, born on July 17, 1935 in Canada, is an internationally renowned actor. Known for his exceptional talent and diverse roles, he has made significant contributions to theater, film, and television. Sutherland's career began in the 1950s with stage performances. He entered the film industry in the 1960s, with early works including 'The L-Shaped Room' and 'The Guns of Navarone'. In the 1970s, he gained an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in 'The Deer Hunter' and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. Over the following decades, he continued to play significant roles in numerous films, such as 'Julia', 'Fargo', and 'American Gangster'. Sutherland is respected for his profound acting skills and deep understanding of characters, and his work has had a profound impact on the art of film and theater. more

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