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“I was called recently in some article "Hollywood's Oldest Established Rebel." So I'm sort of working from the inside now, with still a little bit of a rebellious spirit.”

Quote by Roger Corman

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Roger Corman, born on April 5, 1926, is a renowned American film producer. Known for his low-budget, high-efficiency production style, he is often referred to as the 'King of B-Movies'. Corman has extensive experience in the film industry and has produced numerous classic films. more

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