Ridley Scott

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Christopher Nolan

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Danny Boyle

Director · UK

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Debuts at #3 this week

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Sam Mendes

Director · UK

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Debuts at #4 this week

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Guy Ritchie

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The most popular directors in the UK right now

These are the names currently dominating the headlines in directors — the stars on everyone's lips right now.

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Sam Taylor-Johnson

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Debuts at #6 this week

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The most popular directors right now

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