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Paul Verhoeven vs William Friedkin

Which director? Pick one and see how the world splits.

What the votes say

The world is split down the middle between Paul Verhoeven and William Friedkin: 50% each. Paul Verhoeven is #117 of the 130 directors in the world ranking. William Friedkin is #119, and #66 of the 71 from the United States.

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Paul VerhoevenWilliam Friedkin
World rank#117#119
CountryNetherlandsUnited States
Lived1938–1935–2023

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