The Deer Hunter

1978

3h 3m

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8.0/10

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A group of working-class friends decide to enlist in the Army during the Vietnam War and finds it to be hellish chaos -- not the noble venture they imagined. Before they left, Steven married his pregnant girlfriend -- and Michael and Nick were in love with the same woman. But all three are different men upon their return.

Directors

Michael Cimino

Writers

Deric Washburn(screenplay by)

Louis Garfinkle(story by)

Deric Washburn(story by)

Stars

Robert De Niro

Christopher Walken

John Cazale

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Robert De Niro

Michael Vronsky

Christopher Walken

Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich

Stan

Steven Pushkov

Linda

John

Angela

Julien

Bridesmaid

Linda's Father

Bandleader

Cab Driver

Steven's Mother

Axel

Stan's Girl

Axel's Girl

Sergeant

Christopher Colombi Jr.

Wedding Man

Directors

Michael Cimino

Writers

Deric Washburn(screenplay by)

Louis Garfinkle(story by)

Deric Washburn(story by)

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10/10

With director Cimino's recent death and his reputation in tatters since the debacle of 'Heaven's Gate', I decided to visit 'The Deer Hunter'. Though over three hours long, it's astonishing, paced so achingly right and I can see why he rightfully earned the 'carte blanche' that would unfortunately lead to his downfall (as well as an entire studio's) as soon as he made his next film. But to reach such heights and to have such ambition--as well as undeniable talent--is a victory in and of itself. Just armed with the main five actors alone, at the zenith of their craft, a fine script (really the first interesting and well-deliberated Vietnam film to hit the big screen) and Vilmos Zsigmond behind the camera meant that this would prove something special. Scenes that will haunt you forever. My favourite shot is the incredible 360-degree pan shot around Linda's bedroom when she realizes she's given up on Nick and is going to declare her love to Michael--extraordinary stuff. What's YOURS? Many film lovers who despise Cimino's work instantly clam up when 'The Deer Hunter' is mentioned...and there's a reason for that. It's deservedly considered one of the finest American films of the 70's--a decade that was chock-full of great ones.

talisencrw19 Jul, 2016