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Michael Cimino

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Michael Cimino

Known For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

Feb 3, 1939 (87 years old)

Place of Birth

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

Acting
2022Clint Eastwood: The Last LegendSelf (archive footage)
2022Michael Cimino, God Bless AmericaSelf (archive footage)
2012A Special DaySelf
2007To Each His Own CinemaMiguel Cimino (segment: no translation needed)
2003Realising The Deer HunterSelf
1994Clint Eastwood: The Man from MalpasoSelf
1993Kris Kristofferson: His Life and WorkSelf
19791979 ITV South Bank Show Interview With Michael CiminoSelf
1974Spécial cinémaSelf
Production
1996The SunchaserProducer
1990Desperate HoursProducer
1987The SicilianProducer
1978The Deer HunterProducer
Directing
2007To Each His Own CinemaDirector
1996The SunchaserDirector
1990Desperate HoursDirector
1987The SicilianDirector
1985Year of the DragonDirector
1980Heaven's GateDirector
1978The Deer HunterDirector
1974Thunderbolt and LightfootDirector
Writing
1985Year of the DragonScreenplay
1980Heaven's GateScreenplay
1978The Deer HunterStory
1974Thunderbolt and LightfootScreenplay
1973Magnum ForceScreenplay
1972Silent RunningScreenplay
Crew
1986PlatoonThanks