Question: Who was the director of the 1980 American biographical film in which Beverly D'Angelo plays Patsy Cline?

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Showcase (Patsy Cline album): Showcase is a studio album by American country music singer Patsy Cline, recorded with The Jordanaires and released November 27, 1961.  It was Cline's second studio album and her first since "Patsy Cline" in 1957.

Here's Patsy Cline: Here's Patsy Cline is the third compilation album of music originally recorded by American country artist, Patsy Cline.  The album consists of selected material Cline had recorded during her years at Four Star Records.

Patsy Cline's Greatest Hits: Patsy Cline's Greatest Hits is a compilation consisting of American country pop music singer, Patsy Cline's greatest hits.  The album consists of Cline's biggest hits between 1957 and 1963.  It is one of the biggest selling albums in the United States by any female country music artist.

Patsy Cline (album): Patsy Cline is a studio album by American country music singer, Patsy Cline, released on August 5, 1957.  This was the debut album by Cline and would be one of three studio albums Cline would record during her lifetime.

Songs by Patsy Cline: Songs by Patsy Cline is an EP released by American country music singer, Patsy Cline on August 5, 1957.  It was Cline's first released EP collection.

Coal Miner's Daughter (film): Coal Miner's Daughter is a 1980 American biographical film which tells the story of country music singer Loretta Lynn.  It stars Sissy Spacek as Loretta, a role that earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress.  Tommy Lee Jones as Loretta's husband Mooney Lynn, Beverly D'Angelo and Levon Helm also star.  The film was directed by Michael Apted.

Patsy Cline (1957 EP): Patsy Cline is an EP released by American country music singer, Patsy Cline on August 5, 1957.  It was Cline's first EP released through Decca Records, as her previous was released under Coral Records, a Decca subsidiary.

The Patsy Cline Story: The Patsy Cline Story is a double compilation album consisting of American country music singer Patsy Cline's best-known songs between 1961 and 1963.  The album was released on June 10, 1963, three months following Cline's death.

Patsy Cline (1961 EP): Patsy Cline is an EP released by American country music singer, Patsy Cline on August 14, 1961.  It Cline's third EP to be released.

Beverly D'Angelo: Beverly Heather D'Angelo (born November 15, 1951) is an American actress and singer, who starred as Ellen Griswold in the "National Lampoon's Vacation" films (1983–2015).  She has appeared in over 60 films and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her role as Patsy Cline in "Coal Miner's Daughter" (1980), and for an Emmy Award for her role as Stella Kowalski in the TV film "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1984).  Her other film roles include Sheila Franklin in "Hair" (1979) and Doris Vinyard in "American History X" (1998).

Supporting paragraphs: Coal Miner's Daughter (film) Beverly D'Angelo
Answer: Michael Apted