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# John Stockwell

(1961)   Film Director   United States

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John Stockwell is a film director from the United States, best known for *In Search of Enemies*.

## Quick Facts About John Stockwell

Born March 25, 1961

Nationality United States

Profession Film Director

Notable works In Search of Enemies

## About John Stockwell

American actor and director.

##  Quotes by John Stockwell

> [Short, successful military adventures are as effective as the Super Bowl in diverting people's attention from unpleasant truths.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-stockwell/short-successful-military-adventures-are-as-effective-as-the-super/)

John Stockwell

[Adventure](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/adventure/)

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> [Enemies are necessary for the wheels of the U.S. military machine to turn.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-stockwell/enemies-are-necessary-for-the-wheels-of-the-u-s-military-machine-to/)

John Stockwell

[Computers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/computers/)

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