Hellman was behind the only X-rated film to win a Best Picture Oscar.
Jerome Hellman, the Hollywood producer behind 1969’sMidnight Cowboyand 1986’sThe Mosquito Coast, has died at 92.
(It did, however, end up with an “R” rating in 1971).
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“I got a call from him one day.
He said, ‘Look, I’ve read a book.
It also starredHelen Mirrenand a youngRiver Phoenix.
Jerome Hellman receives the Best Picture Oscar (also pictured: Elizabeth Taylor).Everett Collection
He will be missed.”
