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Frank Capra for one robbed of gold (6)

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direct

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(Other definitions for direct that I've seen before include "Regulate" , "Organise; straight" , "Straightforward; control" , "Show someone the way" , "Following the quickest and shortest path" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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