Independent films in this country are in the same position. Miramax and Fine Line are not independent - they're with Disney! Come on. Or they're with Warner Brothers. They're all with somebody.

Film career
Hopper was reported to have an uncredited role in Johnny Guitar in 1954 but he has stated that he was not even in Hollywood when this film was made. Hopper was voted most likely to succeed at Helix High School where he was active in the drama club speech and choir. Photography and art

Hopper had several artistic pursuits beyond film.

He played another villain King Koopa in Super Mario Bros. He directed Colors (1988) played the lead character named after the movie title in Paris Trout and played the villain in Speed (1994).