Dennis Hopper's second directorial effort The Last Movie quickly faded into obscurity and tainted his reputation.
The Big Picture After its debut in 1969, Easy Rider put Dennis Hopper on the cinematic map. Co-starring, co-written, and directed by Hopper, the low-budget road film shook Hollywood to the core with its timely reflection of America's burgeoning counterculture amidst political and societal upheaval.
While The Last Movie initially failed to materialize over creative differences, the success of Easy Rider encouraged Universal Pictures to back The Last Movie. Deciding to play the lead role himself, Hopper received full creative control over the film provided he made the film for $850,000 to $1 million, and he further agreed to a salary of $500 per week in exchange for fifty percent of the film's profits.
What Happened to Dennis Hopper While Making 'The Last Movie'? Confining himself to a 22-room house dubbed "The Mud Palace," Dennis Hopper went to work cutting and shaping The Last Movie, a lengthy and arduous process that would prove nearly impossible. Over the course of several months, his creative endeavor became heavily intertwined with the turmoil of his personal life.
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