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Ridley Scott says he is ‘not a film-maker but an influencer’

Evening Standard Culture · 22 August 2026 at 17:15

Ridley Scott says he is ‘not a film-maker but an influencer’

The 88-year-old director has been behind films including Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise and Gladiator.

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Ridley Scott says he is ‘not a film-maker but an influencer’

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