Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate

Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate

Year: 2004

Runtime: 78 min

Director: Michael Epstein

Documentary

This documentary examines the troubled production of Heaven's Gate, a film whose disastrous failure significantly impacted Hollywood. It explores the chaotic filming process, the escalating budget, and the intense media scrutiny that followed. Through interviews and archival footage, the film reveals the challenges faced by the cast and crew, and investigates the factors that led to the movie’s financial and critical downfall, ultimately offering a cautionary tale about ambition and risk in the film industry.

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