Name
Michael Cimino
Birthplace
New York City, New York, U.S.
Birth date
February 3, 1939
Death place
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Death date
July 2, 2016 (aged 77)
Occupation
Director, producer, screenwriter, author
Active Years
1974–1996
Notable Films
The Deer Hunter (1978)
Michael Cimino (February 3, 1939 – July 2, 2016) was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and author. He directed films such as Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, The Deer Hunter and Heaven's Gate.
Early life[]
Career[]
Filmography[]
- Silent Running (1972) - Co-writer
- Magnum Force (1973) - Co-writer
- Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) - Director and writer (directorial debut)
- The Deer Hunter (1978) - Director, co-writer and co-producer; Oscar win for Best Picture and Best Director
- The Rose (1979) - Writer (uncredited)
- Heaven's Gate (1980) - Director and writer; Razzie win for Worst Director
- The Dogs of War (1981) - Writer (uncredited)
- Year of the Dragon (1985) - Director and co-writer
- The Sicilian (1987) - Director
- Desperate Hours (1990) - Director
- Sunchaser (1996) - Director and producer (final feature film)
- No Translation Needed (2007) - Director
External links[]
- Michael Cimino on Wikipedia
