His Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now exemplify New Hollywood's ambitious narratives, directorial control, and artistic innovation that challenged studio conventions.
Martin Scorsese USAFilms like Taxi Driver and Raging Bull define New Hollywood's emphasis on complex characters, stylistic experimentation, and gritty realism over commercial formulas.
Steven Spielberg USAJaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind represent New Hollywood's synthesis of artistic vision with blockbuster entertainment, establishing the modern blockbuster era.