| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Director whose films included 12 Angry Men and Serpico | The Times Specialist Sunday | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Director noted for t he 1982 film 'The Verdict' dines mutely for a change (6,5) | ||
| Four-time Oscar nominee for Best Director | ||
| "Dog Day Afternoon" director | ||
| "Network" director |