You can't get an actor to d... by John Boorman, a British Director

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“You can't get an actor to do something that is beyond his range, so you have to be aware of the range of the actor and, if necessary, alter the part to suit the actor.”

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John Boorman

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Name: John Boorman

Nationality: British

Date of Birth: Jan 18, 1933

Profession: Director

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