Tony Scott

Anthony D. L. "Tony" Scott (d. August 19, 2012) was an English film director. His films include Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, The Last Boy Scout, True Romance, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Spy Game, Man on Fire, Déjà Vu, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, and Unstoppable. He was the younger brother of fellow film director Ridley Scott. On August 19th 2012, Scott jumped to his death off Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.

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