Question: Who directed the 1999 American heist film, starring Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary and an American film, stage and television actor best known for films including 'Anatomy of a Murder', 'Voyage of the Damned' and 'The Big Lebowski'?
Sentence (from "Ben Gazzara"): He was a recurring collaborator with John Cassavetes, working with him on "Husbands" (1970), "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie" (1976) and "Opening Night" (1977).
Relevant evidence: No