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The Deer Hunter

  • 19781978
  • RR
  • 3h 3m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
337K
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POPULARITY
850
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Christopher Walken in The Deer Hunter (1978)
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An in-depth examination of the ways in which the Vietnam War impacts and disrupts the lives of several friends in a small steel mill town in Pennsylvania.An in-depth examination of the ways in which the Vietnam War impacts and disrupts the lives of several friends in a small steel mill town in Pennsylvania.An in-depth examination of the ways in which the Vietnam War impacts and disrupts the lives of several friends in a small steel mill town in Pennsylvania.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
337K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
850
239
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    • Director
      • Michael Cimino
    • Writers
      • Michael Cimino(story)
      • Deric Washburn(story)
      • Louis Garfinkle(story)
    • Stars
      • Robert De Niro
      • Christopher Walken
      • John Cazale
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Michael Cimino
    • Writers
      • Michael Cimino(story)
      • Deric Washburn(story)
      • Louis Garfinkle(story)
    • Stars
      • Robert De Niro
      • Christopher Walken
      • John Cazale
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 144Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
    Top rated movie #188
    • Won 5 Oscars
      • 24 wins & 27 nominations total

    Videos5

    The Deer Hunter
    Trailer 2:45
    The Deer Hunter
    Who Are the "Hunters"?
    Clip 3:20
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    25 Movies That Almost Starred Robert De Niro
    Video 3:08
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    Video 1:52
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    'The Deer Hunter' | Anniversary Mashup
    Video 1:18
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    Photos249

    Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale, John Savage, and Chuck Aspegren in The Deer Hunter (1978)
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    Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale, John Savage, and Chuck Aspegren in The Deer Hunter (1978)
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    Top cast

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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Michael
    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    • Nick
    John Cazale
    John Cazale
    • Stan
    John Savage
    John Savage
    • Steven
    Meryl Streep
    Meryl Streep
    • Linda
    George Dzundza
    George Dzundza
    • John
    Chuck Aspegren
    Chuck Aspegren
    • Axel
    Shirley Stoler
    Shirley Stoler
    • Steven's Mother
    Rutanya Alda
    Rutanya Alda
    • Angela
    Pierre Segui
    • Julien
    Mady Kaplan
    Mady Kaplan
    • Axel's Girl
    Amy Wright
    Amy Wright
    • Bridesmaid
    Mary Ann Haenel
    Mary Ann Haenel
    • Stan's Girl
    Richard Kuss
    Richard Kuss
    • Linda's Father
    Joe Grifasi
    Joe Grifasi
    • Bandleader
    Christopher Colombi Jr.
    • Wedding Man
    Victoria Karnafel
    • Sad Looking Girl
    Jack Scardino
    • Cold Old Man
    • Director
      • Michael Cimino
    • Writers
      • Michael Cimino(story)
      • Deric Washburn(story) (screenplay)
      • Louis Garfinkle(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Co-writer and director Michael Cimino convinced Christopher Walken to spit in Robert De Niro's face. When Walken actually did it, De Niro was completely shocked, as evidenced by his reaction. In fact, De Niro was so furious about it, he nearly left the set. Cimino later said of Walken, "He's got courage!"
    • Goofs
      When Michael comes back from Vietnam he has a full beard while in uniform. He would not have been able to leave Vietnam in uniform until haircut and facial hair complies with uniform regulation AR 670-1.
    • Quotes

      Michael: A deer has to be taken with one shot. I try to tell people that but they don't listen.

    • Crazy credits
      We gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of our Thai crew in the production of "The Deer Hunter"
    • Alternate versions
      The Region 2 Spain DVD is cut for violence.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: The China Syndrome/Fast Break/Once in Paris.../The Deer Hunter (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      Can't Take My Eyes Off You
      (1967) (uncredited)

      Written by Bob Gaudio and Bob Crewe

      Performed by Frankie Valli

      Published by BMI Records

      by arrangement with Rhino Records Inc.

    User reviews1.2K

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    Real look at Life for some...
    The Deer Hunter is a masterpiece of life among a community before and after three friends get drafted to fight in the Vietnam War. The tragic events that take place in the jungles and the adjustment back into the drinking and hunting life of steel workers in Pittsburgh shook my life forever. Bobby, Chris, and John all give fine performances with an outstanding supporting cast comprised of George Dzunda(Crimson Tide, The Limbic Region) Meryl Streep(Kramer vs. Kramer, Out of Africa) and of course the late John Cazale(The Conversation, Dog Day Afternoon). The scenes are lavishly created to pull us into the magic and to strike horror into our dreams. The themes of a powerful movie such as this applies across all generations even to now with all that is happening with our soldiers in the Middle East. If you only have "one shot" to see an outstanding movie that will make your heart sing and make your soul weep, make it this movie.
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    • Wolfman613
    • May 25, 2004

    FAQ9

    • What does Michael mean when he says "This is this"?
    • How did the guys end up in the same combat unit during the war? Does the army keep childhood friends together after they begin serving in the military?
    • What is 'The Deer Hunter' about?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 23, 1979 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Vietnamese
      • French
      • Russian
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • The Man Who Came to Play
    • Filming locations
      • St. Theodosius Russian Orthodox Church - 733 Starkweather Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
    • Production companies
      • EMI Films
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $48,979,328
    • Gross worldwide
      • $49,074,379
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      3 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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