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Alexander Payne

United States · 1961–

#120 of the greatest film directors of all time, ranked by everyone.

#67 of the 71 directors from the United States.

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Nearby in the ranking

117. Paul Verhoeven Netherlands · 1938–
118. Wolfgang Petersen Germany · 1941–2022
119. William Friedkin United States · 1935–2023
120. Alexander Payne United States · 1961–
121. Ryan Coogler United States · 1986–
122. Anthony Minghella United Kingdom · 1954–2008
123. Paul W. S. Anderson United Kingdom · 1965–

Face-offs

• William Friedkin vs Alexander Payne 50% – 50%
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• Wolfgang Petersen vs Alexander Payne 50% – 50%
• Anthony Minghella vs Alexander Payne 49% – 51%
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