Top 9 Quotes & Sayings by Arthur Hiller

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Canadian director Arthur Hiller.

Last updated on December 22, 2024.

Arthur Hiller, was a Canadian-American television and film director with over 33 films to his credit during a 50-year career. He began his career directing television in Canada and later in the U.S. By the late 1950s he began directing films, most often comedies. He also directed dramas and romantic subjects, such as Love Story (1970), which was nominated for seven Oscars.

Canadian - Director | November 22, 1923 - August 17, 2016

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I thought we were making a nice little movie. That's how it was regarded by everyone else, too.

Arthur Hiller

Howard Minsky had gotten the script to her agent prior to my involvement.

Arthur Hiller

So I decided to move that scene in the doctor's office to two-thirds into the movie, after the viewers had come to know Ryan and Ali and share in their happiness.

Arthur Hiller

We'd be working in our motel room through the night, and I'd come up with an idea at two in the morning, and he'd start jumping up and down, pacing across the room, or whatever.

Arthur Hiller

We cut a few corners and brought the picture in under budget by $25,000, so Paramount let us go back to Boston with a small crew to shoot some additional footage.

Arthur Hiller

Originally the film opened with Ryan in the doctor's office, being told his wife is dying. Then we see him walking the streets, and the story is told in flashback.

Arthur Hiller

Do you remember a scene with Ryan and Ali playing in the snow? Well, that was improvised.

Arthur Hiller

Anyway, he and I worked on the script together, and I must say he was a joy to work with. Very enthusiastic.

Arthur Hiller

It's so embarrassing to receive an award for doing what you should be doing.

Arthur Hiller