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Have you ever had a single moment's thought about my responsibilities?

Stanley Kubrick

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Stanley Kubrick
Age: 70 †
Born: 1928
Born: July 26
Died: 1999
Died: March 7
Camera Operator
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Cinematographer
Director
Executive Producer
Film Director
Film Editor
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The Bronx
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