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Francis Ford Coppola Remembers Robert Duvall: ‘Such a Great Actor and Such an Essential Part of American Zoetrope’

February 17, 2026 at 01:01 AM
By Jack Dunn
Francis Ford Coppola Remembers Robert Duvall: ‘Such a Great Actor and Such an Essential Part of American Zoetrope’
Francis Ford Coppola took to Instagram on Monday afternoon to honor his longtime collaborator and friend Robert Duvall, who died on Sunday at the age of 95. “What a blow to learn of the loss of Robert Duvall,” Coppola wrote. “Such a great actor and such an essential part of American Zoetrope from its beginning: […]

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Francis Ford Coppola took to Instagram on Monday afternoon to honor his longtime collaborator and friend Robert Duvall, who died on Sunday at the age of 95. “What a blow to learn of the loss of Robert Duvall,” Coppola wrote. “Such a great actor and such an essential part of American Zoetrope from its beginning: […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
Francis Ford Coppola took to Instagram on Monday afternoon to honor his longtime collaborator and friend Robert Duvall, who died on Sunday at the age of 95. “What a blow to learn of the loss of Robert Duvall,” Coppola wrote. “Such a great actor and such an essential part of American Zoetrope from its beginning: […] Home Film News Feb 16, 2026 5:01pm PT Francis Ford Coppola Remembers Robert Duvall: ‘Such a Great Actor and Such an Essential Part of American Zoetrope’ By Jack Dunn Plus Icon Jack Dunn Latest Al Pacino and Robert De Niro Remember ‘The Godfather Part II’ Co-Star Robert Duvall: ‘I Will Miss Him’ 2 hours ago Frederick Wiseman, Legendary Documentary Filmmaker, Dies at 96 3 hours ago Trump Threatens Death Penalty If Nancy Guthrie Isn’t Returned Alive by Abductors 4 hours ago See All Getty Francis Ford Coppola took to Instagram on Monday afternoon to honor his longtime collaborator and friend Robert Duvall, who died on Sunday at the age of 95. “What a blow to learn of the loss of Robert Duvall,” Coppola wrote. “Such a great actor and such an essential part of American Zoetrope from its beginning: ‘The Rain People,’ ‘The Conversation,’ ‘The Godfather,’ ‘The Godfather Part II,’ ‘Apocalypse Now,’ ‘THX 1138,’ ‘Assassination Tango.'” Related Stories Michael J. Fox Says Retiring in 2020 Was 'Non-Emotional' and Finally Acting Again Is 'Not the Beginning of Any Campaign to Reestablish My Career'

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