Monte Hellman, visionary director of cult films like "Two-Lane Blacktop" and "The Shooting", has died, aged 91. As a Beach Boys fan, I am very grateful to Monte Hellman for seeing the potential of Dennis Wilson and giving him a lead role in the poetic road movie, "Two-Lane Blacktop", in 1971. He got the best out of Dennis, and his film is an essential part of any serious Beach Boys collection. RIP Monte Hellman
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