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Quote by Peter Bogdanovich

“The criterion for judging whether a movie is successful or not is time.”

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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