Michael Cimino
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1939-02-03
Day of Death
2016-07-02 (77 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Michael Cimino
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.
Known For
Acting
(2022)
Michael Cimino, God Bless America
as Self - Subject (archive footage)
(2022)
Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend
as Self (archive footage)
(2012)
A Special Day
as Self
(2007)
To Each His Own Cinema
as Miguel Cimino (segment: no translation needed)
(2003)
Realising The Deer Hunter
as Self
(1994)
(1993)
(1979)
Crew
(2007)
To Each His Own Cinema
Director
(2007)
No Translation Needed
Director
(1996)
The Sunchaser
Director, Producer
(1990)
Desperate Hours
Director, Producer
(1987)
The Sicilian
Director, Producer
(1986)
Platoon
Thanks
(1985)
Year of the Dragon
Director, Screenplay
(1980)
Heaven's Gate
Screenplay, Director
(1978)
The Deer Hunter
Director, Producer, Story
(1974)
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Director, Screenplay
(1973)
Magnum Force
Screenplay
(1972)
Silent Running
Screenplay