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Barred from America: Famous Faces Banned From The Land Of The Free

Darren July 1, 2025 7 min

9. Roman Polanski

11. Roman Polanski — Image Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Roman Polanski, one of cinema’s most influential directors, has lived in exile from the United States for decades. In 1977, he pleaded guilty to unlawful sex with a minor but fled the country before sentencing. To this day, Polanski remains a fugitive—if he sets foot on U.S. soil, he risks immediate arrest. The New York Times details how his legacy is perpetually shadowed by this unresolved case.

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9. Roman Polanski

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