
Michael Cimino
Directing
Born: 1939-02-03 · New York City, New York, USA
Died: 2016-07-02
Biography
Michael Cimino (February 3, 1939 – July 2, 2016) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for writing and directing The Deer Hunter and Heaven's Gate, the latter of which was initially poorly received before being re-assessed positively in subsequent decades.
🎬 Movies (19)

Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend
2022
Self (archive footage)

Michael Cimino, God Bless America
2022
Self (archive footage)

The Fabulous Allan Carr
2017
Self (archive)

A Special Day
2012
Self

To Each His Own Cinema
2007
Director

Realising The Deer Hunter
2003
Self

The Sunchaser
1996
Director

Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso
1994
Self

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
1993
Self

Desperate Hours
1990
Director

The Sicilian
1987
Director

Platoon
1986
Thanks

Year of the Dragon
1985
Director

Heaven's Gate
1980
Director
1979 ITV South Bank Show Interview With Michael Cimino
1979
Self

The Deer Hunter
1978
Director

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
1974
Director

Magnum Force
1973
Screenplay

Silent Running
1972
Screenplay
