17 times we see the director of the movie in a leading role

Orson Welles Sketching - Source: Getty
Orson Welles Sketching - Source: Getty

11) Sergei Bondarchuk (War And Peace)

Sergei Bondarchuk | Image via Getty
Sergei Bondarchuk | Image via Getty

Sergei Bondarchuk was a famous Soviet and Russian director in the mid and late-20th century. Know for making period and historical films, he directed and starred in his film adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel War And Peace. He played the titular role of Pierre Bezukhov. This film earned him numerous accolades including a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award.

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