DIRECTOR
Michael Cimino
Known for The South Bank Show
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.
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- Born
- Feb 3, 1939
- Died
- Jul 2, 2016
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Known For
- Directing
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.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
Silent RunningWriter
1972
Magnum ForceScreenplay
1973
Thunderbolt and LightfootDirector
1974Thunderbolt and LightfootWriter
1974
The Outlaw Josey WalesScreenplay
1976
The Deer HunterDirector
1978The Deer HunterStory
1978The Deer HunterProducer
1978The Deer HunterScreenplay
19781I
1979 ITV South Bank Show Interview With Michael CiminoSelf
1979
The RoseScreenplay
1979
Heaven's GateDirector
1980Heaven's GateWriter
1980
Year of the DragonDirector
1985Year of the DragonScreenplay
1985
PlatoonThanks
1986
The SicilianDirector
1987The SicilianProducer
1987The SicilianScreenplay
1987
Desperate HoursDirector
1990Desperate HoursProducer
1990Desperate HoursScreenplay
1990
Kris Kristofferson: His Life and WorkSelf
1993
Clint Eastwood: The Man from MalpasoSelf
1994
The SunchaserDirector
1996The SunchaserProducer
1996The SunchaserWriter
1996
Realising The Deer HunterSelf
2003
To Each His Own CinemaMiguel Cimino (segment: no translation needed)
2007To Each His Own CinemaDirector
2007
A Special DaySelf
2012
The Fabulous Allan CarrSelf (archive footage)
2017
Clint Eastwood: The Last LegendSelf (archive footage)
2022
Michael Cimino, God Bless AmericaSelf (archive footage)
2022
Photos
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