“Nothing drew me to the film business. I was propelled by the fear and anxiety of Vietnam. I had been drafted into the Marines. My brother was already serving in Vietnam. I bought, if you will, a stay of execution - both literally and figuratively - and went on to graduate school of business from the law school that I was attending.”
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Peter Guber, born on March 1, 1942, is a renowned film producer. He is known for his outstanding contributions to the film industry and has produced numerous successful films. more
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