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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Top cast

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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9/10

The Deer Hunter (1978) — Excellent character war drama that showcases some great performances, mainly De Niro and Walken. Directed by Michael Cimino, this 3-hour film takes its time developing these characters and shows the psychological side of the horrors of Vietnam, and war in general. Probably makes a good companion film with Apocalypse Now, released only seven months later (in the U.S.). **4.5/5**

JPV85206 Jun, 2020