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Poll: Directors Working Against Type

A poll by !!!deleted!!! (56580096)
Over the years, some directors famous for certain types of films have dabbled in making other types of films, either in different genres then the ones they are famous for, or utilizing a different tone than they are usually known for. Of the following films on this list, which seems to be the most off-kilter joining of project and director?

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Results of 1,170 votes:

  1. 1.

    Hugo (2011)

     
    Martin Scorsese Genre: Family-Friendly Adventure Drama Suggested by teriekwilliams-46153
  2. 2.

    The Straight Story (1999)

     
    David Lynch Genre: Family-Friendly Disney Drama
  3. 3.

    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

     
    David Fincher Genre: Romantic Drama
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