James Cromwellscreen performanceJames Cromwell plays Clifton in The Artist.
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FILM POSTER · The ArtistThe Artist (2011)
Clifton
Film guide, starting point, and performer.
Clifton appears in The Artist (2011), portrayed by James Cromwell. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2011 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Clifton on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 2011Main sequence runtime: 1h 40m
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Clifton?
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James Cromwellscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Clifton
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