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The Exorcist Director Remembered By Film’s Star Ellen Burstyn: “Smart, Fearless & Wildly Talented” -TGN
The Exorcist star Ellen Burstyn pays tribute to William Friedkin upon his death, calling the director “smart, fearless and wildly talented.”
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Ellen Burstyn pays tribute to the late director William Friedkin, describing him as an original genius.
As the star of The Exorcist, Burstyn recalls Friedkin as smart, cultured, fearless, and wildly talented.
Friedkin was known for his determination to achieve his vision on set.
The Exorcist star Ellen Burstyn pays tribute to William Friedkin, calling the late director “smart, fearless and wildly talented.”
Earlier today it was announced that Exorcist director Friedkin has passed away at the age of 87, and the movie’s star Burstyn has now expressed words in tribute to the filmmaker (via Deadline). Check out what she had to say in the space below:
“My friend Bill Friedkin was an original; smart, cultured, fearless and wildly talented. On the set, he knew what he wanted, would go to any length to get it and was able to let it go if he saw something better happening. He was undoubtedly a genius.”
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