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“It has to be an actress like Marion Cotillard [in Allied] because there are so many levels to it. It's set in the Second World War, when lots of people were doing things that, outside of a war, you wouldn't do, like killing and dropping bombs. She's doing things that one wouldn't approve of, but it's war.”

Quote by Steven Knight

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Steven Knight, born in 1959, is a distinguished screenwriter known for his work across various genres, including crime, mystery, and science fiction. Knight is renowned for his unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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