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Quote by Walter Hill

“There's a tricky tone where you try to get some humor into a movie that's also a tough tale of murder and revenge. You have to ice skate rather carefully between the humor and the action tension part of the drama.”

Quote by Walter Hill

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Walter Hill, born on January 10, 1942, is a renowned film director known for his hard-boiled style and profound social insight. His works, including '48 Hours' and 'The Last Boy Scout', are characterized by their realism and intense character studies. more

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