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“I still to this day maintain that in that million-and-a-half feet of film [Heaven's Gate] that we shot, we thought we were making a great American film. I honestly believe that Michael [Cimino] was under a tremendous amount of pressure, and Michael's response to pressure from what I saw was to double down and to get more aggressive and to get more kind of arrogant, but I don't think it was real. I think it was the response to pressure.”

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Richard Masur, born on November 20, 1948, is an accomplished actor from the United States. He has gained recognition for his significant roles in numerous television series and films, renowned for his exceptional acting skills and extensive performance experience. more

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