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Ted Kotcheff, the Canadian film director, has helmed an impressive array of movies and television shows spanning multiple genres. Known for films such as "First Blood," "Weekend at Bernie's," and "North Dallas Forty," Kotcheff has demonstrated a versatility and creativity that have earned him acclaim from audiences and critics alike. His contributions to film and television continue to entertain and inspire viewers around the world, solidifying his place as one of Canada's most respected directors.
"But when I direct I become possessed, a possession I've never quite understood."
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"But when I direct I become possessed, a possession I've never quite understood."

Art, Possession
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"I have a bad reputation for being temperamental."
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"I have a bad reputation for being temperamental."

Being, Reputation
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"Everything about filmmaking tries to distract you from that first fine rapturous vision you have of the film."
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"Everything about filmmaking tries to distract you from that first fine rapturous vision you have of the film."

Vision, Film, First
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"I wanted to make Canadian films, and I ended up making American films."
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"I wanted to make Canadian films, and I ended up making American films."

Media, American
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"My plan was to stay in Canada to make films."
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"My plan was to stay in Canada to make films."

Media, Canada
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"When you're actually making the film, you're constantly battling to maintain its integrity."
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"When you're actually making the film, you're constantly battling to maintain its integrity."

Film, Integrity
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"I have as much artistic freedom in my television work as I have in my films."
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"I have as much artistic freedom in my television work as I have in my films."

Work, Freedom, Television
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"Sylvester has a great popular sense, as good as any writer I've ever worked with. He knows what audiences want to see, and what they don't want to see."
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"Sylvester has a great popular sense, as good as any writer I've ever worked with. He knows what audiences want to see, and what they don't want to see."

Media, Audiences, Popular, Sense, Want
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