Spielberg's Daughter Made Him Direct 'War Horse'

Steven Spielberg has created some of the most memorable films in the last few decades but his latest project, War Horse, came from a different brilliant mind.

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"When I was little, I told him to make a movie of horses and he promised me he would," Spielberg's daughter Destry Allyn said during the premiere in New York. "I'm pretty happy and really proud."

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Destry isn't the only one that was happy and proud of the decorated director as the entire cast showered praises on Spielberg, with some even recalling their favorite films of his.

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Click the video to hear from the man himself and his wonderful cast! War Horse races into theaters Christmas Day.