Asked by Erika Principe on May 09, 2024

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Which "electronic cinema"-based film essentially bankrupted Francis Ford Coppola's Zoetrope Studios in the early 1980s?

A) Apocalypse Now
B) The Outsiders
C) One from the Heart
D) Rumble Fish

Electronic Cinema

The distribution or projection of movies using digital technology instead of traditional film reels.

Zoetrope Studios

A motion picture studio known for creating innovative and critically acclaimed films.

Francis Ford Coppola

An acclaimed American film director, producer, and screenwriter, known for directing the "Godfather" series and "Apocalypse Now," among other films.

  • Examine the economic and corporate shifts in Hollywood, particularly in the 1980s, and their effects on film production.
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Nicholas ManessisMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
"One from the Heart" was filmed using electronic cinema technology, which at the time was experimental and costly. The film ended up being a box office failure and contributed to the financial troubles that led to Zoetrope Studios' bankruptcy.