The Deer Hunter

Name: The Deer Hunter
Director: Michael Cimino
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1978-12-08
Duration: 183 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale, John Savage, Meryl Streep

Year: 1978
Country: US, GB
Language: en
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 183 min
Rating: 8/10
Director: Michael Cimino

Plot Overview

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.

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Director

Michael Cimino

Cast & Key Characters

Robert De NiroMichael Vronsky

Christopher WalkenNikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich

John CazaleStan

John SavageSteven Pushkov

Meryl StreepLinda

George DzundzaJohn

Rutanya AldaAngela PSPierre SeguiJulien

Amy WrightBridesmaid

Richard KussLinda's Father

Joe GrifasiBandleader DWDennis WatlingtonCab Driver

Writers

LGLouis Garfinkle DWDeric Washburn

Quinn K. RedekerDWDeric Washburn

Production

Universal Pictures EMI Films

Critical Reception & Ratings

The Deer Hunter is rated 8 out of 10 by viewers — 4,425 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is The Deer Hunter about?

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.

Who stars in The Deer Hunter?

Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale, John Savage, Meryl Streep, George Dzundza.

Who is the director of The Deer Hunter?

Michael Cimino.

When was The Deer Hunter released?

1978.

Where can I watch The Deer Hunter?

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