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John Frankenheimer Quotes

John Frankenheimer quotes about thinking

American Director February 19, 1930 – July 6, 2002

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John Frankenheimer quote: "One of the other things I think that I've been able to do in..."
One of the other things I think that I've been able to do in my life, is to listen well. John Frankenheimer
First, speaking for myself, I don't want to ever be in a position where I'm telling other directors how to make movies, because I don't think it's any of my business. John Frankenheimer
I think all great actors - and I don't classify myself as one of them, incidentally - but I think all great actors listen well and I've learned that from a lot of the very good actors with whom I've worked - to really listen to what people say. John Frankenheimer
I sought Ben Affleck because I needed an everyman for this role. Ben appeals to men and women. He gives you a sense of intelligence, the notion of a guy who can think on his feet. John Frankenheimer
You have to really work with someone who you think is going to be a collaborator, who you think understands what you want to do with this movie and how you want to do it. John Frankenheimer
And in Hollywood, you know, everyone is an expert. Most of them are expert editors. They can't direct, they can't write, they can't act, but, by God, they all think they can edit. John Frankenheimer
I think that you can't make a movie without a script. But you also can't make movies without actors. You also can't make movies without technicians. And there has to be just one person in charge of everybody, and to me that one person is the director. John Frankenheimer
John Frankenheimer quote: "I think I've made some pretty decent films in the '80s and '90s."
I think I've made some pretty decent films in the '80s and '90s. John Frankenheimer

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