The Deer Hunter
The Deer Hunter
The Deer Hunter
USA / UK,
1978, 183 min
Directed by:
Michael CiminoScreenplay:
Deric WashburnCinematography:
Vilmos ZsigmondComposer:
Stanley MyersCast:
Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Savage, Meryl Streep, John Cazale, George Dzundza, Shirley Stoler, Chuck Aspegren, Rutanya Alda, Joe Grifasi (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
On the eve of going to war, Michael (Robert De Niro), Nick (Christopher Walken), and Steven (John Savage) gather for Steven's wedding. Leaving Steven to his wedding night, Mike, Nick, and pals Axel (Chuck Aspergren), Stan (John Cazale), and John (George Dzundza) depart for the mountains and one last hunting trip. The hunting trip is a funny, poignant scene that firmly establishes the characters as they set off for Vietnam immediately after the trip. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1979 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1979 - Michael Cimino (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1979 - Christopher Walken (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1979 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1979 - Best Sound Mixing
- 1979 - Robert De Niro (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1979 - Meryl Streep (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1979 - Deric Washburn (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1979 - Vilmos Zsigmond (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1980 - Vilmos Zsigmond (Best Cinematography)
- 1980 - Best Editing
- 1980 - Best Film
- 1980 - Michael Cimino (Best Director)
- 1980 - Robert De Niro (Best Leading Actor)
- 1980 - Meryl Streep (Best Leading Actress)
- 1980 - Christopher Walken (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1980 - Deric Washburn (Best Screenplay)
- 1980 - Best Soundtrack
Golden Globes
- 1979 - Michael Cimino (Best Director)
- 1979 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1979 - Deric Washburn (Best Screenplay)
- 1979 - Robert De Niro (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1979 - Christopher Walken (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 1979 - Meryl Streep (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1978 - Michael Cimino (Best Director)
- 1978 - Best Film
- 1978 - Robert De Niro (Best Actor)
- 1978 - Christopher Walken (Best Supporting Actor)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1978 - Best Film
- 1978 - Christopher Walken (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1978 - Robert De Niro (Best Actor)
- 1978 - Meryl Streep (Best Supporting Actress)