Michael Cimino
Directing1939New York City, New York, USA
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
To Each His Own Cinema
Miguel Cimino (segment: no translation needed)
Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend
Self (archive footage)
Michael Cimino, God Bless America
Self (archive footage)
Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso
Self
A Special Day
Self
Realising The Deer Hunter
Self
Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
Self
1979 ITV South Bank Show Interview With Michael Cimino
Self
Acting History
2022
Michael Cimino, God Bless America
as Self (archive footage)
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)
To Each His Own Cinema
Director
2003
Realising The Deer Hunter
as Self
1996
The Sunchaser
Director
The Sunchaser
Producer
1994
1993
1990
Desperate Hours
Director
Desperate Hours
Producer
1987
The Sicilian
Director
The Sicilian
Producer
1986
Platoon
Thanks
1985
Year of the Dragon
Director
Year of the Dragon
Screenplay
1980
Heaven's Gate
Screenplay
Heaven's Gate
Director
1979
Spécial cinéma
TVas Self• 2 eps
1978
1974
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Director
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Screenplay
1973
Magnum Force
Screenplay
1972
Silent Running
Screenplay