The Deer Hunter
“One of the most important and powerful films of all time!”
1978•R•3h 3m•8.0•Released
DramaWar
Three steelworkers enlist in the army and are sent to Vietnam, one leaving behind a rushed marriage, the others a shared love. What they encounter during the war changes their lives forever.
Director
Michael Cimino
Writer
Deric Washburn
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$49M
Languages
English, French, Russian
Studio
Universal Pictures
Cast
Robert De Niro
Michael Vronsky
Christopher Walken
Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich
John Cazale
Stan
John Savage
Steven Pushkov
Meryl Streep
Linda
George Dzundza
John
Rutanya Alda
Angela
Pierre Segui
Julien
Amy Wright
Bridesmaid
Richard Kuss
Linda's Father
Joe Grifasi
Bandleader
Dennis Watlington
Cab Driver
Shirley Stoler
Steven's Mother
Chuck Aspegren
Axel
Mary Ann Haenel
Stan's Girl
Production
Company
Universal Pictures
Company
EMI Films
Producer
Michael Cimino
Producer
Michael Deeley
Producer
Barry Spikings
Producer
John Peverall
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