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William Friedkin vs Alexander Payne

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

What the votes say

The world is split down the middle between William Friedkin and Alexander Payne: 50% each. William Friedkin is #119 of the 130 directors in the world ranking and Alexander Payne #121; among the 71 from the United States, they are #66 and #68.

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William FriedkinAlexander Payne
World rank#119#121
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Lived1935–20231961–

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