The Deer Hunter

The Deer Hunter

Director: Michael Cimino, Deric Hashburn Cast: Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
, Christopher Walken
Christopher Walken
, John Cazale
John Cazale
Michael Cimino
The Deer Hunter

The Deer Hunter

Director: Michael Cimino, Deric Hashburn Cast: Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
, Christopher Walken
Christopher Walken
, John Cazale
John Cazale
Michael Cimino

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Overview

Not a film for the faint-hearted, the Deer Hunter is a powerful, deeply disturbing look at the horrors of the Vietnam War and the long-term effects of the war on a trio of life-long friends. Running three hours long, the story is divided into as many chapters that represent their lives before, during and after the war. In this truly unforgettable film, director Michael Cimino's relatively unbiased view of the events (he seems to be neither for or against the war) is sure to generate discussion. Three best friends, Michael (Robert De Niro), Nick (Christopher Walken) and Steven (John Savage), who are from Clairton, a blue-collar, steelworking town, go on a hunting trip with their buddies on the eve of their departure for military service. They end up serving together in the same unit in Vietnam, and are captured and tortured together by the Viet Cong. In one harrowing scene, they are forced to play Russian roulette, but manage to turn the tables on their captors and win their freedom. Steven is wounded during those events, and he and Nick both spend time in military hospitals. They are all separated from one another, and Steven, who has lost his legs, refuses to leave the veteran's hospital in California where he has been recuperating, but is persuaded to leave when Michael visits him. Having done his best for Steven, Michael tracks Nick down in Saigon. He has been earning money by playing Russian roulette in seedy bars.

Product Details

Release Date: 03/06/2012
UPC: 0025192128394
Original Release: 1978
Rating: R
Source: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Sound: [Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language: English
Time: 3:04:00
Sales rank: 4,847

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Robert De Niro Michael
Christopher Walken Nick,Actor
John Cazale Stan
John Savage Steven
Meryl Streep Linda
Chuck Aspegren Axel
George Dzundza John
Rutanya Alda Angela
Shirley Stoler Steven's Mother
Pierre Segui Julien
Mady Kaplan Axel's Girl
Amy Wright Bridesmaid
Mary Ann Haenel Stan's Girl
Richard Kuss Linda's Father
Joe Grifasi Bandleader
Christopher Colombi Jr. Wedding Man
Victoria Karnafel Sad-Looking Girl
Jack Scardino Cold Old Man
Joseph Strand Bingo Caller
Henen Tomko Helen
Paul D'Amato Sergeant
Dennis Watlington Cab Driver
Charlene Darrow Red Head
Jane Colette Disko Girl Checker
Michael Wollet Stock Boy
Robert Beard World War Veteran
Joe Dzizmba World War Veteran
Stephen Kopestonsky Priest
John F. Buchmelter III Bar Patron
Frank Devore Barman
Tom Becker Doctor
Lynn Kongkham Nurse
Dale Burroughs Embassy Guard
Parris Hicks Sergeant
Joe Strnad Klinger Bingo Caller
Nongnuj Timruang Bar Girl
Samui Intata Chinese Bodyguard
Vitoon Winwitoon NVA Officer
Charan Nusvanon Chinese Boss
Chai Peyawan South Vietnamese Prisoner
Sombot Jumpanoi South Vietnamese Prisoner
Ding Santos V.C. Guard
Ot Palapoo V.C. Guard
Chok Mahasoke V.C. Guard
Joe Cummings US Embassy Guard
James Kall Altar Boy
Tom Madden Steelworker
Kurtwood Smith POW in River Cage
Stanley Myers Composer

Technical Credits
Michael Cimino Director,Screenwriter,Producer
Deric Washburn Screenwriter
Louis Garfinkle Screenwriter
Quinn K. Redeker Screenwriter
Michael Deeley Producer
John Peverall Producer
Barry Spikings Producer
Elliot Schick Executive Producer
Fred Cramer Special Effects
Darin Knight Sound Mixer
James Fritch Sound Effects
Deric Hashburn Director
Donald A. Bolger Sound Effects
Teri Dorman Sound Effects
Stephen Katz Sound Effects
James Klinger Sound Effects
Joann Carelli Producer
Marion Rosenberg Producer
Darin Knight Sound/Sound Designer
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