Steven Spielberg has praised late American film director Sidney Lumet.
Lumet passed away on Saturday from lymphoma at the age of 86 at his home in Manhattan, New York.
In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Spielberg called Lumet "one of the greatest directors in the long history of film".
"Compelling stories and unforgettable performances were his strong suit," Oscar winner and Super 8 producer Spielberg said of the Dog Day Afternoon director.
Lumet helmed almost 50 films by the time of his death, including The Verdict, Network and 12 Angry Men, starring Henry Fonda, which was nominated for three Academy Awards upon its release.
The filmmaker was nominated four times for an Academy Award, and was presented with an honorary Academy Award for 'Lifetime Achievement' in 2005
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