A Quote by David Slade

Francis Lawrence is an astonishing filmmaker, an incredibly gifted visual filmmaker. I have great respect for his work.

David Slade

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Astonishing Filmmaker Francis Gifted Great Great Respect His Incredibly Lawrence Respect Visual Work

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David Slade
British - Director
Born: September 26, 1969

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Tim Robbins

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Kate Herron

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Charlize Theron

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Channing Tatum

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Ava DuVernay

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