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200392 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Dennis Hopper: Create (or Die)

200392 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Hopper faced blacklisting in Hollywood due to his insubordination on film sets, impacting his career and artistic expression.

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Ariane Riecker,

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Hopper faced blacklisting in Hollywood due to his insubordination on film sets, impacting his career and artistic expression.

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Ariane Rieckerdirector

Henning Lohner

Henning Lohnerdirector

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hoppercast

David Lynch

David Lynchcast

Sean Penn

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Dennis Hopper's collaboration with James Dean in the 1950s marked a significant turning point in Hollywood. Known for his rebellious spirit, Hopper faced blacklisting due to conflicts on film sets. His time in New York led to the creation of "Easy Rider," a film influenced by the French New Wave. The documentary covers his notable performances in "Apocalypse Now," "Blue Velvet," and "Colors," while also addressing his struggles with substance abuse and his artistic endeavors in photography and painting.

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