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Michael Cimino

Michael Cimino

Director · 1939–2016 · New York City, New York, USA

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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.

Directed 8

Wrote 11

Produced 4

Acted in 2

Appearances8

2020s

  1. 2022
  2. Michael Cimino, God Bless America

    Self (archive footage)

2010s

  1. 2017
  2. 2012

    A Special Day

    Self

2000s

  1. 2003

    Realising The Deer Hunter

    Self

1990s

  1. 1994

    Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso

    Self

  2. 1993

    Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work

    Self

Thanked in the credits1

1980s

  1. 1986