Heaven's Gate (1980). The Story of Failure

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In 1980, MICHAEL CIMINO's film Heaven's Gate failed so spectacularly that its title became synonymous with disaster for years. When Kevin Costner’s WATERWORLD (1995) came out in 1995, the press mockingly dubbed it "Kevin’s Gate," predicting a box office failure. Many believe Heaven's Gate marked the turning point when Hollywood studios began closely monitoring directors and retaining full creative control. So, every time filmmakers complain about studio interference today, they should blame it all on Heaven's Gate and Michael Cimino himself.