Charles Bluhdorn
Charles Bluhdorn was an influential American businessman and the chairman of Gulf and Western Industries, a conglomerate that had significant interests in various industries including film and entertainment. He was notably involved in the production of 'Sorcerer,' directed by William Friedkin, where his company provided funding and resources. Bluhdorn's reaction to Friedkin's artistic decisions, particularly the inclusion of a real photo of Gulf and Western's board to represent capitalist villains, sparked controversy and conflict during the film's chaotic production.
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Charles Bluhdorn was a magnate who was angered by Friedkin's use of resources from his conglomerate to criticize capitalism.
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