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Which film's failure led to the end of New Hollywood?

  • The Deer Hunter

  • Year of the Dragon

  • The Sicilian

  • Heaven's Gate

Answer

"Heaven's Gate", Michael Cimino's ambitious Western, holds the distinction of being the notorious film responsible for the downfall of New Hollywood. Its staggering production costs and disastrous box office performance dealt a crippling blow to the era's free-spirited filmmaking and excessive spending, ushering in a period of heightened caution and more stringent financial oversight in the American film industry.
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