The Deer Hunter

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The Deer Hunter (8-Dec-1978)

Director: Michael Cimino

Writers: Michael Cimino; Deric Washburn; Louis Garfinkle; Quinn K. Redeker

Music by: Stanley Myers

Producers: Barry Spikings; Michael Deeley; Michael Cimino; John Peverall

Keywords: Drama, Vietnam War, Prisoner of War

Three small-town buddies go to fight in the Vietnam War; all are taken prisoner-of-war, and all are affected in varying ways. A most unsettling film, though long and with gaping holes in the plot. Won 5 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor; additionally nominations for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography and Best Screenplay.

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Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

John Cazale Actor 12-Aug-1935 12-Mar-1978 Fredo in The Godfather

Robert De Niro Actor 17-Aug-1943 The Godfather: Part II

George Dzundza Actor 19-Jul-1945 Max Greevey on Law & Order

Joe Grifasi Actor 14-Jun-1944 The Bronx Is Burning

John Savage Actor 25-Aug-1949 The Deer Hunter

Meryl Streep Actor 22-Jun-1949 The Deer Hunter

Christopher Walken Actor 31-Mar-1943 The Dead Zone

CAST

Robert De Niro ... Michael
Co-Starring
John Cazale ... Stan
John Savage ... Steven
Meryl Streep ... Linda
Christopher Walken ... Nick
George Dzundza ... John
Shirley Stoler ... Steven's Mother
Chuck Aspegren ... Axel
Rutanya Alda ... Angela
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
Joe Strnad ... Bingo Caller
Helen 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 ... WWII Veteran
Joe Dzizmba ... WWII Veteran
Fr. Stephen Kopestonsky ... Priest
John F. Buchmelter III ... Bar Patron
Frank Devore ... Barman
Tom Becker ... Doctor
Lynn Kongkham ... Nurse
Nongnuj Timruang ... Barfly
Po Pao Pee ... Chinese Referee
Dale Burroughs ... Embassy Guard
Parris Hicks ... Sergeant
Samui Muang-Intata ... Chinese Bodyguard
Sapox Colisium ... Chinese Man
Vitoon Winwitoon ... NVA Officer
Somsak Sengvilai ... VC Referee
Charan Nusvanon ... Chinese Boss
Jiam Gongtongsmoot ... Chinese Man
Chai Peyawan ... South Vietnamese Prisoner
Mana Hansa ... South Vietnamese Prisoner
Sombot Jumpanoi ... South Vietnamese Prisoner
Phip Manee ... Woman in Village
Ding Santos ... VC Guard
Krieng Chaiyapuk ... VC Guard
Ot Palapoo ... VC Guard
Chok Chai Mahasoke ... VC Guard

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