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Which 2007 crime drama marked Ben Affleck's directorial debut, earning him critical praise as a filmmaker?
Answer
Gone Baby Gone
Gone Baby Gone (2007) was Ben Affleck's first film as director, and it won him unexpected critical acclaim after years spent mostly as a supporting actor.
💡 Did you know?
Ben Affleck's directorial breakthrough Gone Baby Gone came after years as a supporting actor, earning critical praise he rarely received onscreen.
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- The Town
- Argo
- Live by Night
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- ben-affleck
- 2000s
- crime-drama
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