Question

What iconic 1980 box-office failure damaged Michael Cimino’s career as director of The Deer Hunter?

Answer 1

Michael Cimino's career as director was damaged by the 1980 box-office failure of his epic western "Heaven's Gate". The movie was a critical and commercial failure, and was considered one of the biggest box-office disasters of all time.

Answer 2

The iconic 1980 box- office failure that damaged Michael Cimino's career as a director after the success of "The Deer Hunter" was the film "Heaven's Gate". "Heaven's Gate" was a western epic film that Cimino wrote, produced, and directed, but it was a critical and commercial disaster upon its release.

Answer 3

Heaven's Gate". The movie was a critical and commercial failure, and was considered one of the biggest box-office disasters of all time

Answer 4

The iconic 1980 box-office failure that damaged Michael Cimino's career as director of The Deer Hunter was Heaven's Gate. The film was notorious for being excessive and over-budget, costing around $44 million to produce. Its poor performance at the box office and negative critical reception led to Cimino being blacklisted by major studios.