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George Armitage, ‘Grosse Pointe Blank’ and ‘Miami Blues’ Director, Dies at 83
George Armitage, who directed, wrote and produced films including "Grosse Pointe Blank" and "Miami Blues," died Saturday. He was 83.
George Armitage, who directed, wrote and produced films including “ Grosse Pointe Blank ” and “Miami Blues,” died Saturday in Playa del Rey, his son Brent confirmed. Same subject matter as early rock songs and same lack of respect until… This is what made us different even from Roger, who was half a generation ahead, a liberal but no rocker,” he told Film Comment in 2015. Armitage next directed the well-received comedy “Grosse Pointe Blank,” starring Dan Aykroyd, John Cusack and Minnie Driver in the story of a professional assassin who is sent to the suburb where his high school reunion is taking place.
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