The combination of a great film from a great director, with great characters and performances in a great story that reminds viewers of some other widely popular films, is no doubt proving to be a winning combination.

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Not, perhaps, a great performance, but a great presence and responsible at least as much as director Ridley Scott for the film's overall dignity.

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"Cabaret" was her second film, and she remembered Fosse as a great director who brought out the best in her and found unique ways to challenge her.

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Dame Judi, who plays spy chief M, told BBC Radio 4 it was a "great pity" the movie did not feature in the best film, director or acting categories.

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Jackson added that she believed the director had been overlooked by the British film industry, saying it was "a great shame".

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According to Billy Wilder, a film director, Frank Sinatra had talent but did not have the discipline to be a great actor.

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