"If I was to direct Ron Howard, I guarantee you, I would put him through a living hell every day. I would demand so much of him. We wouldn't quit until he leaves the set crying. Weeping! Spent!"

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Source: Tom Hanks Talks Captain Phillips, Meeting the Real Title Character, Filming on a Lifeboat, Shooting the Movie’s Final Scene and Working with the U.S. Navy. Interview with Christina Radish, collider.com. October 8, 2013.

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Tom Hanks is an acclaimed actor and filmmaker known for his roles in films like 'Forrest Gump' and 'Saving Private Ryan,' showcasing deep human emotions.

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