Quote by Francis Ford Coppola

People feel the worst film I made was 'Jack.' But to this day, when I get checks from old movies I've made, 'Jack' is one of the biggest ones. No one knows that. If people hate the movie, they hate the movie. I just wanted to work with Robin Williams.

People feel the worst film I made was 'Jack.' But to this da

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on the film 'Jack' and the negative reception it received. However, they explain how, despite the criticism, the movie continues to bring them significant financial returns. The speaker acknowledges that while people may dislike the film, their primary motivation for making it was the opportunity to collaborate with the talented actor, Robin Williams.

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