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Personal Quote:
If you don't have a million of what I call 'whammo' scenes, which means you can't go five seconds between somebody getting whammoed, studios don't think kids will like it. Personally, I think children are a lot more observant and adaptable.
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Trivia:
Was UCLA classmate of
Francis Ford Coppola, who as exec. producer of
The Black Stallion, chose Ballard to direct it.
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Trademark:
Films often focus on animal and human interactions.
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Star Sign:
Libra