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- ↑ Hunter, Allan (1988). Gene Hackman. St Martin's Press. pp. 12–16.
- 1 2 "Any Wednesday". Variety. 26 February 1964. p. 78.
- ↑ White, Michael (1984). Empty Seats. p. 82.
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