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Elia Kazan Quotes

Elia Kazan quotes

American Director September 7, 1909 – September 28, 2003

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I have no spy stories to tell, because I saw no spies. Nor did I understand, at that time, any opposition between American and Russian national interest. Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan quote: "I was taken in by what might be called the Hard Times version..."
I was taken in by what might be called the Hard Times version of the Communists' advertising or recruiting technique. Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan quote: "I truly believe that all power corrupts. Such is probably the..."
I truly believe that all power corrupts. Such is probably the thinking behind every political film ever made in Hollywood. Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan quote: "I question the value of stars. I think they're overrated. They..."
I question the value of stars. I think they're overrated. They get too much money, too much praise. Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan quote: "I want to thank the Academy for its courage and generosity."
I want to thank the Academy for its courage and generosity. Elia Kazan
I would rather do what I did than crawl in front of a ritualistic Left and lie the way those other comrades did betray my own soul. Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan quote: "I value peace when it is not bought at the price of..."
I value peace when it is not bought at the price of fundamental decencies. Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan quote: "There is only one thing I respect in so-called Broadway..."
There is only one thing I respect in so-called Broadway actors... and that is their competitive sense. Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan quote: "I didn't have that much confidence. Maybe it looks that way...."
I didn't have that much confidence. Maybe it looks that way. I'm glad it does. Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan quote: "For years after I resigned, I was still faithful to their way..."
For years after I resigned, I was still faithful to their way of thinking. But not in the American Communists. Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan quote: "You have to remind people of their own struggles. It's a..."
You have to remind people of their own struggles. It's a responsibility. Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan quote: "Every fighter has one fight that makes or breaks him."
Every fighter has one fight that makes or breaks him. Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan quote: "I was the true future. I understood Communism better than they..."
I was the true future. I understood Communism better than they did. Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan quote: "The motion pictures I have made and the plays I have chosen to..."
The motion pictures I have made and the plays I have chosen to direct represent my convictions. Elia Kazan
The first thing you should do with an actor is not sign a contract with him. Take him to dinner. And take him for a walk afterwards. Elia Kazan

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