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Hoffmans charming 'Quartet' a little movie with big heart
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From left, Billy Connolly, Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay and Pauline Collins star in a scene from "Quartet." - photo by Kerry Brown
If Dustin Hoffman ever decides to quit acting, he could have a fine second career as a director. “Quartet” is Hoffman’s official directorial debut, and it is a joyous film. I say “official” because Hoffman was the initial director of 1978’s “Straight Time,” but after a few days of filming he handed the directing duties over to Ulu Grosbard.