John —, director of films Rounders and The Last Seduction (4)

I believe the answer is:

dahl

(Other definitions for dahl that I've seen before include "Roald -, British writer" , "Indian dish of legumes and spices" , "Roald - - (deviser of Willy-Wonka)" , "Willy Wonka's creator" , "Split pulses used in Indian cooking" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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