I worked for John Ford, Howard Hawks, Henry Hathaway, Raoul Walsh – I worked for some real good directors.
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This quote means that Richard Farnsworth had the opportunity to work with some of the most talented and famous movie directors of his time. These directors, like John Ford, Howard Hawks, Henry Hathaway, and Raoul Walsh, were all considered to be excellent at their jobs and made many great films. Farnsworth felt lucky to have collaborated with these "real good directors" during his acting career.
About Richard Farnsworth
Richard Farnsworth was an acclaimed American actor and stuntman who was twice nominated for an Academy Award. He had a long and successful career in film, appearing in memorable roles in movies like The Grey Fox, Anne of Green Gables, and Misery.
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