Michael Cimino (I) (1939–2016) |
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Michael Cimino studied architecture and dramatic arts; later he filmed advertisements and documentaries and also wrote scripts until the actor, producer and director Clint Eastwood gave him the opportunity to direct the thriller A Última Golpada (1974). But his biggest success was O Caçador (1978) which won the Oscar for best film. ...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 77) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Novel: "Big Jane". Paris: Editions Gallimard, 2001. ISBN 2070417603 See more »Publicity Listings:
3 Biographical Movies | 3 Print Biographies | 4 Interviews | 5 Articles | See more »Alternate Names:
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[2005] We all know we'll never be able to reach perfection, but it's essential we keep trying. We must keep trying. That's where the essence of life lies. It's a matter of keeping the heart alive and vibrant, of remaining open and thankful to the life around us. I always remember a great quote by Louis Pasteur, the French scientist who said ,"Luck favors the prepared spirit". For me, that sums it... See more »Trivia:
An article in "The Hollywood Reporter" about Leonard Termo touched on how he and Mickey Rourke were friends, and how Termo had appeared in most of Rourke's films. The article says,"The pair also were set to appear in a Cimino biopic at Embassy Pictures about 'Legs' Diamond that never got made, with Rourke as the legendary 1930s gangster and Termo playing his bodyguard.". See more »Trademark:
Controversial subject matter (the Russian Roulette games set up by the Vietnamese in O Caçador (1978), the negative stereotyping of the Chinese in O Ano do Dragão (1985), the heroic portrayal of Italian criminal Salvatore Giuliano in O Siciliano (1987)). See more »Nickname:
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