Monte Hellman

Monte Hellman began his career under the guidance of Roger Corman and showed considerable promise with his off-beat 1960s Westerns and his Warren Oates vehicles of the 70s, particularly "Two-Lane Blacktop" (1971). Lack of commercial success subsequently stymied his directing career. He died after suffering a fall at his California home on April 20, 2021 at the age of 91.