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The Deer Hunter (1978)

Movie ★ 8.0 183 min

Drama War

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.

Michael Cimino Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 8, 1978
Runtime
183 min
Rating
R
Budget
$15.0M
Box office
$49.0M
IMDb
tt0077416
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Language
English, French, Russian
Studio
Universal Pictures, EMI Films

Themes

Cast

Robert De Niro Robert De Niro Michael Vronsky Christopher Walken Christopher Walken Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich John Cazale John Cazale Stan John Savage John Savage Steven Pushkov Meryl Streep Meryl Streep Linda George Dzundza George Dzundza John Rutanya Alda Rutanya Alda Angela Pierre Segui Julien Amy Wright Amy Wright Bridesmaid Richard Kuss Richard Kuss Linda's Father Joe Grifasi Joe Grifasi Bandleader Dennis Watlington Cab Driver Shirley Stoler Shirley Stoler Steven's Mother Chuck Aspegren Axel Mary Ann Haenel Stan's Girl Mady Kaplan Axel's Girl Paul D'Amato Paul D'Amato Sergeant Christopher Colombi Jr. Wedding Man

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Frequently asked questions

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 directed The Deer Hunter?
The Deer Hunter was directed by Michael Cimino.
Who stars in The Deer Hunter?
The Deer Hunter stars Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale, John Savage.
When was The Deer Hunter released?
The Deer Hunter is a 1978 drama, war film.
Where can I watch The Deer Hunter?
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