The Deer Hunter (1978)

  • R
  • 12/08/1978 (US)
  • Drama, War
  • 3h 3m

One of the most important and powerful films of all time!

Overview

Three steelworkers enlist in the Vietnam War, one leaving behind a rushed marriage, the others a shared love. What they encounter overseas changes their lives forever.

Michael Cimino

Director, Story

Quinn K. Redeker

Story

Deric Washburn

Story, Screenplay

Louis Garfinkle

Story

Cast

Robert De Niro's headshot

Robert De Niro

Michael Vronsky
Christopher Walken's headshot

Christopher Walken

Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich
John Cazale's headshot

John Cazale

Stan
John Savage's headshot

John Savage

Steven Pushkov
Meryl Streep's headshot

Meryl Streep

Linda
George Dzundza's headshot

George Dzundza

John
Rutanya Alda's headshot

Rutanya Alda

Angela
Pierre Segui's headshot

Pierre Segui

Julien

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