The Deer Hunter bagged five Oscars in 1979, but its huge success also led to the flameout of its director, in perhaps the most dramatic, one-hit-wonder decline of any filmmaker on the AFI list. Who is the extinguished director?
- Michael Mann
- Michael Mouse
- Michael Cimino
- Michael Curtiz
Answer
The correct answer is C) Michael Cimino.
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