Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”
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Many predict a showdown between Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Richard Linklater for Best Director. (@MMhSocial / Twitter)
Will Alejandro Iñárritu's flashy style or Richard Linklater's patient dedication win the Academy over?