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What was his best film?


He wrote and directed some great films. I think his best is Elmer Gantry. What do you think is his best film?

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In Cold Blood, probably. Maybe Cat on the Hot thin Roof. Elmer Gantry is fantastic as well. Tough to call between those three but I give it In Cold Blood.

But I love the Professional's, a really underrated western. As you have Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Jack Palance and the sexy Claudia Cardinale in the cast, it's a shame it's not more spoken about. I like Looking For Mr. Goodbar, probably has Diane Keaton's greatest performance.

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The Professionals

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I love the Professionals. I do also have a soft spot for Lord Jim.

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