Film director Martin Ritt was an American filmmaker who directed over 20 films in his career. He is best known for his work on films such as 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' and 'Sounder'. Martin Scorsese is an American filmmaker who has directed some of the most iconic films of all time, including 'Taxi Driver', 'Raging Bull', and 'The Departed'. He has won numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Director for 'The Departed'.