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“I used to love going into local hardware stores, to look at little things they made locally. Nowadays it's harder, though you can still do it in Vietnam.”

Quote by Francis Ford Coppola

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Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola, born on April 7, 1939, is an influential American film director known for his profound understanding of cinema and unique artistic style. His most famous works include the 'Godfather' series and 'Apocalypse Now'. more

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