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The Deer Hunter

One of the most important and powerful films of all time!

1978 · R · 3h 3m

Directed by Michael Cimino

8.0

TMDB audience score
4,456 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

Three steelworkers enlist in the army and are sent to Vietnam, one leaving behind a rushed marriage, the others a shared love. What they encounter during the war changes their lives forever.

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Cast

  • Robert De Niro
    Michael Vronsky

  • Christopher Walken
    Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich

  • John Cazale
    Stan

  • John Savage
    Steven Pushkov

  • Meryl Streep
    Linda

  • George Dzundza
    John

  • Rutanya Alda
    Angela

  • Pierre Segui
    Julien

  • Amy Wright
    Bridesmaid

  • Richard Kuss
    Linda's Father

  • Joe Grifasi
    Bandleader

  • Dennis Watlington
    Cab Driver

  • Shirley Stoler
    Steven's Mother

  • Chuck Aspegren
    Axel

  • Mary Ann Haenel
    Stan's Girl

  • Mady Kaplan
    Axel's Girl

  • Paul D'Amato
    Sergeant

  • Christopher Colombi Jr.
    Wedding Man