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.

Michael Cimino

Directing Born February 3, 1939 – Died July 2, 2016 New York City, New York, USA

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

The South Bank Show

Spécial cinéma

Self

Film '72

Self

Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend

Self (archive footage)

To Each His Own Cinema

Miguel Cimino (segment: no translation needed)

The Fabulous Allan Carr

Self (archive footage)

Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso

Self

A Special Day

Self

Michael Cimino, God Bless America

Self (archive footage)

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work

Self

Realising The Deer Hunter

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1979 ITV South Bank Show Interview With Michael Cimino

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