Director
Michael Cimino
- Born February 3, 1939 in New York City, New York, USA
- Died July 2, 2016
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
Platoon1986
The Deer Hunter1978
The Outlaw Josey Wales1976
Magnum Force1973
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot1974
Silent Running1972
Year of the Dragon1985
Heaven's Gate1980
Filmography
- 2022Clint Eastwood: The Last LegendFilmSelf (archive footage)
- 2022Michael Cimino, God Bless AmericaFilmSelf (archive footage)
- 2017The Fabulous Allan CarrFilmSelf (archive footage)
- 2012A Special DayFilmSelf
- 2007To Each His Own CinemaFilmMiguel Cimino (segment: no translation needed), Director
- 2003Realising The Deer HunterFilmSelf
- 1996The SunchaserFilmDirector, Producer, Writer
- 1994Clint Eastwood: The Man from MalpasoFilmSelf
- 1993Kris Kristofferson: His Life and WorkFilmSelf
- 1990Desperate HoursFilmDirector, Producer, Screenplay
- 1987The SicilianFilmDirector, Producer, Screenplay
- 1986PlatoonFilmThanks
- 1985Year of the DragonFilmDirector, Screenplay
- 1980Heaven's GateFilmDirector, Writer
- 1979The RoseFilmScreenplay
- 19791979 ITV South Bank Show Interview With Michael CiminoFilmSelf
- 1978The Deer HunterFilmDirector, Story, Producer
- 1978The South Bank ShowSeries
- 1976The Outlaw Josey WalesFilmScreenplay
- 1974Thunderbolt and LightfootFilmDirector, Writer
- 1974Spécial cinémaSeriesSelf
- 1973Magnum ForceFilmScreenplay
- 1972Silent RunningFilmWriter
- 1971Film '72SeriesSelf