Film director Sydney Pollack attends the 10th Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California in this April 23, 2007 file photo. Pollack has withdrawn as director of the upcoming TV movie "Recount," about the contested 2000 U.S. presidential election, because of an unspecified illness, his spokeswoman said on August 6, 2007. REUTERS/Fred Prouser/Files (UNITED STATES) 

Famed architect Frank Gehry (L) is interviewed by film director Sydney Pollack during a session 'A Conversation with Frank Gehry' at the 10th Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California April 23, 2007. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES) 

Famed architect Frank Gehry (L) is interviewed by film director Sydney Pollack during a session 'A Conversation with Frank Gehry' at the 10th Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California April 23, 2007. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES) 

Film director Sydney Pollack speaks during a session 'A Conversation with Frank Gehry' about the famed architect during the 10th Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California April 23, 2007. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES) 

Director Sydney Pollack arrives at the 18th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala in Palm Springs, California January 6, 2007. Pollack received the SAG Foundation Patron of the Arts award at the gala. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES) 

Actor Laurence Fishburne (L) poses with director Sydney Pollack who holds the SAG Foundation Patron of the Arts award he received at the 18th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala in Palm Springs, California January 6, 2007. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES) 

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (C) is greeted by Academy Award-winning film director, producer and actor Sydney Pollack (R) after he voted in the midterm elections at the Crestwood Hills Recreation Center in Los Angeles, California November 7, 2006. REUTERS/Damian Dovarganes/Pool (UNITED STATES) 

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (L) is greeted by Academy Award-winning film director, producer and actor Sydney Pollack after he voted in the midterm elections at the Crestwood Hills Recreation Center in Los Angeles, California November 7, 2006. REUTERS/Damian Dovarganes/Pool (UNITED STATES) 

Director Sydney Pollack arrives for Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" at Lincoln Center Plaza in New York September 25, 2006. The performance marks the start of the Metropolitan Opera's 2006-07 opening season. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES) 

Producer Sydney Pollack arrives for the world premiere of the film 'Breaking and Entering' during the 31st Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto September 13, 2006. The festival runs from September 7 until September 16. REUTERS/Mike Cassese (CANADA) 

Director Sydney Pollack (R) and actress Meryl Streep pose as they arrive for the screening of the film "The Devil Wears Prada" at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 9, 2006. Co-star Anne Hathaway (background C) also attended the event. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Director Sydney Pollack (L) and actress Meryl Streep pose for photographers as they arrive for the screening of the film "The Devil Wears Prada" at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 9, 2006.
REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Director Sydney Pollack (R) and actress Meryl Streep pose for photographers as they arrive for the screening of the film "The Devil Wears Prada" at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 9, 2006.
REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Director Sydney Pollack (R) and actress Meryl Streep pose for photographers as they arrive for the screening of the film "The Devil Wears Prada" at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 9, 2006. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Director Sydney Pollack (R) and actress Meryl Streep pose for photographers as they arrive for the screening of the film "The Devil Wears Prada" at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 9, 2006. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Director Sydney Pollack (R) and actress Meryl Streep share a laugh as they arrive for the screening of the film "The Devil Wears Prada" at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 9, 2006. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Director Sydney Pollack poses with his award during a photocall at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 9, 2006. Pollack was honoured for his career in film by the festival. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Director Sydney Pollack gestures as he poses for photographers during a photocall at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 9, 2006. Pollack was honoured for his career in film by the festival. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Director Sydney Pollack poses with his award during a photocall at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 9, 2006. Pollack was honoured for his career in film by the festival. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Director Sydney Pollack poses for photographers during a photocall at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 9, 2006. Pollack was honoured for his career in film by the festival. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Director Sydney Pollack poses with his award during a photocall at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 9, 2006. Pollack was honoured for his career in film by the festival. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Director Sydney Pollack poses as he arrives for the screening of his film "Sketches of Frank Gehry" at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 8, 2006. Pollack was honoured an award for his career in film. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Director Sydney Pollack arrives for the screening of his film "Sketches of Frank Gehry" at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 8, 2006. Pollack was honoured an award for his career in film. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Director Sydney Pollack poses with his award at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 8, 2006. Pollack was honoured for his career in film.
REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Director Sydney Pollack poses with his award at the 32nd American film festival of Deauville in France September 8, 2006. Pollack was honoured for his career in film.
REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack arrives for the screening of[French director Xavier Giannoli's] in competition film 'Quand J'Etais Chanteur' at the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack poses at a photocall for his new documentary "Sketches of Frank Gehry" during the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack poses at a photocall for his new documentary "Sketches of Frank Gehry" during the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack poses at a photocall for his new documentary "Sketches of Frank Gehry" during the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack poses at a photocall for his new documentary "Sketches of Frank Gehry" during the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack poses at a photocall for his new documentary "Sketches of Frank Gehry" during the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack arrives for the screening of[French director Xavier Giannoli's] in competition film 'Quand J'Etais Chanteur' at the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack arrives for the screening of French director Xavier Giannoli's in competition film 'Quand J'Etais Chanteur' at the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack arrives for the screening of French director Xavier Giannoli's in competition film 'Quand J'Etais Chanteur' at the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack arrives for the screening of French director Xavier Giannoli's in competition film 'Quand J'Etais Chanteur' at the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. REUTERS/John Schults 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack poses at a photocall for his new documentary "Sketches of Frank Gehry" during the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack poses at a photocall for his new documentary "Sketches of Frank Gehry" during the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack poses at a photocall for his new documentary "Sketches of Frank Gehry" during the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack poses at a photocall for his new documentary "Sketches of Frank Gehry" during the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack poses at a photocall for his new documentary "Sketches of Frank Gehry" during the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack signs a copy of the poster for his new documentary "Sketches of Frank Gehry" during the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 26, 2006. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack arrives for [U.S. director Sofia Coppola's] in competition film 'Marie Antoinette' at the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 24, 2006. 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack arrives for U.S. director Sofia Coppola's in competition film 'Marie Antoinette' at the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 24, 2006. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Director Sydney Pollack arrives at the premiere of the film "The Interpreter" at the Zigfield Theatre in New York, April 19, 2005. 

Director Sydney Pollack arrives at the premiere of the film "The Interpreter" at the Zigfield Theatre in New York, April 19, 2005. REUTERS/Chip East CME 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack arrives for the German premiere of his new movie "The Interpreter" in Berlin April 13, 2005. 

Australian actress Nicole Kidman arrives for the German premiere of her new movie "The Interpreter" directed by Sydney Pollack in Berlin April 13, 2005. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz TOB/TZ 

Australian actress Kidman signs autographs during her arrival for the German premiere of her new movie The Interpreter in Berlin. Australian actress Nicole Kidman signs autographs during her arrival for the German premiere of her new movie "The Interpreter" directed by Sydney Pollack in Berlin April 13, 2005. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz 

U.S. director Sydney Pollack arrives for the German premiere of his new movie "The Interpreter" in Berlin April 13, 2005. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann AKW/TZ 

Australian actress Nicole Kidman arrives for the German premiere of her new movie "The Interpreter" directed by Sydney Pollack in Berlin April 13, 2005. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz TOB/TZ 

Australian actress Nicole Kidman and U.S. director Sydney Pollack (R) arrive for the German premiere of their new movie "The Interpretor" in Berlin April 13, 2005. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann AKW/TC 

Australian actress Kidman reacts as she arrives for the premiere of her new film "The Interpreter" at the Sydney Opera House. Australian actress Nicole Kidman reacts as she arrives for the world premiere of her new film "The Interpreter" at the Sydney Opera House April 4, 2005. The film is directed by Sydney Pollack and also stars Sean Penn. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne 

United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan (L) gives the United Nations Correspondents Association's 'Citizen of the World Award' to film director Sydney Pollack during a ceremony at U.N. headquarters in New York, December 3, 2004. Pollack was accepting the award for actress Nicole Kidman for her 10 years service as a Goodwill Ambassador for Australian UNICEF. She shared the award with Dr. Hans Blix and Lakhdar Brahimi the top international diplomat who crafted the constitutional process that led to peaceful democratic elections in Afghanistan this year and who was the architect of the current interim government in Iraq. REUTERS/Jeff Christensen JC 

Actress Nicole Kidman attends a reception at United Nations headquarters in New York for her new film, "The Interpreter," April 26, 2004. [The film, which stars Kidman and Sean Penn and was directed by Sydney Pollack, was filmed at the United Nations.] 

Director Sydney Pollack (L) joins actress Nicole Kidman and Australian Ambassador to the U.N. John Dauth (R) at a reception in the United Nations headquarters building in New York, April 26, 2004. The reception was held for the film "The Interpreter," which was filmed at the United Nations and stars Kidman and Sean Penn and was directed by Pollack. REUTERS/Jeff Christensen JC/HB 

Actress Nicole Kidman attends a reception at United Nations headquarters in New York for her new film, "The Interpreter," April 26, 2004. The film, which stars Kidman and Sean Penn and was directed by Sydney Pollack, was filmed at the United Nations. REUTERS/Jeff Christensen JC/HB 

Directors (L-R) Anthony Minghella, Stephen Daldrey and Sydney Pollack
pose as they arrive at the American Cinematheque Tribute to Nicole
Kidman November 14, 2003 in Beverly Hills. Kidman received the 2003
American Cinematheque Award for her contributions to cinema. Each man
has worked with Kidman on a film. REUTERS/Fred Prouser REUTERS

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Film producer Sydney Pollack sits on the steps of the Sydney Opera
House November 13, 2001 during a brief visit to the country doing
post-production work at Fox Studios Australia on the film "The Quiet
American." Pollock said that U.S. actor Tom Cruise will play the lead
role in the upcoming American Civil War film "Cold Mountain", which he
will produce, and will be directed by Academy Award-winning director
Anthony Minghella. REUTERS/David Gray

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Actor Harrison Ford (R) waits backstage as he talks with director
Sydney Pollack at the Hollywood Film Festival Awards ceremony in
Beverly Hills August 6, 2001. Ford and Pollack were presenters at the
awards ceremony.

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