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“Carl Rinsch has a good balance between the visual and the drama and action, so I thought if he's going to direct, we can make a new, epic film. My fear was gone when I met him.”

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Hiroyuki Sanada

Hiroyuki Sanada is a Japanese actor born on October 12, 1960. He is renowned for his exceptional performances in films and television, particularly for his roles in historical and war-themed films. more

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