Filmmaker Michael Mann hospitalized after shooting injury
The renowned Hollywood director Michael Mann (83) is receiving medical treatment after an incident at a shooting range in Los Angeles. The filmmaker, known for works such as “Heat” and “Collateral,” sustained a gunshot wound to the leg on Saturday afternoon.
According to information from the US celebrity portal “TMZ,” the incident occurred at the “The Range LA” shooting range. According to an insider, Mann was attempting to put his firearm into a holster when it accidentally discharged and struck him in the leg. He was subsequently transported to a hospital by ambulance.
The police confirmed the deployment due to the incident, as reported by “TMZ.” Investigations indicate an accident during shooting practice. Intentional injury has been ruled out. Details regarding the extent of the injuries are currently unknown.
Michael Mann established himself as a significant filmmaker with works such as “Moonblood,” “The Last of the Mohicans,” and “Ali.” His thriller “Heat” starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro is considered one of his greatest successes. The director has been nominated for an Oscar four times but has not yet received an award. His most recent film, “Ferrari” starring Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz, was released in 2023.
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“Michael Mann verletzt - Schuss löst sich – Hollywood-Legende im Krankenhaus”
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