Person
Michael Cimino
Directing · 1939–2016 · New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known for
Spécial cinéma
Self
Film '72
Self
Platoon
Thanks
The Deer Hunter
Producer
Heaven's Gate
Director
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Director
Magnum Force
Screenplay
A Special Day
Self
Silent Running
Screenplay
The Sunchaser
Director
Filmography
- 2022Clint Eastwood: The Last LegendSelf (archive footage)
- 2022Michael Cimino, God Bless AmericaSelf (archive footage)
- 2017The Fabulous Allan CarrSelf (archive)
- 2012A Special DaySelf
- 2007To Each His Own CinemaMiguel Cimino (segment: no translation needed)
- 2003Realising The Deer HunterSelf
- 1996The SunchaserDirector
- 1994Clint Eastwood: The Man from MalpasoSelf
- 1993Kris Kristofferson: His Life and WorkSelf
- 1990Desperate HoursDirector
- 1987The SicilianDirector
- 1986PlatoonThanks
- 1985Year of the DragonDirector
- 1980Heaven's GateDirector
- 19791979 ITV South Bank Show Interview With Michael CiminoSelf
- 1978The Deer HunterProducer
- 1974Spécial cinémaSelf
- 1974Thunderbolt and LightfootDirector
- 1973Magnum ForceScreenplay
- 1972Silent RunningScreenplay
- 1971Film '72Self
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