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“So many people mistakenly think that the rest of his [John Cassavetes] pictures and the ones we did were improvised, which isn't true. He wrote all the rest of them.”

Quote by Gena Rowlands

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Gena Rowlands, born in June 1930, is an accomplished film actress with a career spanning over half a century. Renowned for her exceptional acting skills and unique artistic style, she has gained international acclaim. more

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