Arthur Penn

Arthur Penn, the legendary director best known for directing "Bonnie and Clyde" in 1967 has died at the age of 88, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.

Gene Hackman, who passed away at 95, left an indelible mark on Hollywood. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps at 16, overcame early doubts at Pasadena Playhouse, and forged lifelong bonds with Dustin Hoffman and Robert Duvall. His breakthrough came at 37 in 'Bonnie and Clyde,' earning him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino still continues to stand firm on his decision to retire from filmmaking after making 10 movies in the past.

'The Big Lebowski', 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' are among the 25 films saluted by the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress in the organisation's annual selection of notable works.

Actress Anne Bancroft, who won an Oscar for "The Miracle Worker" and played the seductive Mrs. Robinson in "The Graduate" died of cancer.

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