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The Deer Hunter

Plot: A group of working-class friends decide to enlist in the Army during the Vietnam War and finds it to be hellish chaos -- not the noble venture they imagined. Before they left, Steven married his pregnant girlfriend -- and Michael and Nick were in love with the same woman
Release Date: Friday, December 8 1978
45 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Robert De NiroRobert De Niro
Robert De Niro was
35 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Michael Vronsky'.
Tue, Aug 17 1943
Portrait of Christopher WalkenChristopher Walken
Christopher Walken was
35 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich'.
Wed, Mar 31 1943
Portrait of John CazaleJohn Cazale
John Cazale would have been no older than
42 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Stan'.
Mon, Aug 12 1935 –
Sun, Mar 12 1978
Portrait of John SavageJohn Savage
John Savage was
29 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Steven Pushkov'.
Thu, Aug 25 1949
Portrait of Meryl StreepMeryl Streep
Meryl Streep was
29 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Linda'.
Wed, Jun 22 1949
Portrait of George DzundzaGeorge Dzundza
George Dzundza was
33 in The Deer Hunter
as 'John'.
Thu, Jul 19 1945
Portrait of Rutanya AldaRutanya Alda
Rutanya Alda was
36 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Angela'.
Tue, Oct 13 1942
Portrait of Pierre SeguiPierre Segui
Pierre Segui was
52 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Julien'.
Sun, Feb 14 1926 –
Mon, Sep 17 2007
Portrait of Amy WrightAmy Wright
Amy Wright was
28 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Bridesmaid'.
Sat, Apr 15 1950
Portrait of Richard KussRichard Kuss
Richard Kuss was
51 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Linda's Father'.
Sun, Jul 17 1927 –
Sat, Nov 27 1999
Portrait of Joe GrifasiJoe Grifasi
Joe Grifasi was
34 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Bandleader'.
Wed, Jun 14 1944
Portrait of Dennis WatlingtonDennis Watlington
Dennis Watlington was
26 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Cab Driver'.
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Portrait of Shirley StolerShirley Stoler
Shirley Stoler was
49 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Steven's Mother'.
Sat, Mar 30 1929 –
Wed, Feb 17 1999
Portrait of Chuck AspegrenChuck Aspegren
Chuck Aspegren was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Axel'.
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Portrait of Mary Ann HaenelMary Ann Haenel
Mary Ann Haenel was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Stan's Girl'.
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Portrait of Mady KaplanMady Kaplan
Mady Kaplan was
22 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Axel's Girl'.
Mon, Aug 06 1956
Portrait of Paul D'AmatoPaul D'Amato
Paul D'Amato was
29 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Sergeant'.
Sun, Oct 02 1949 –
Mon, Feb 19 2024
Portrait of Christopher Colombi Jr.Christopher Colombi Jr.
Christopher Colombi Jr. was
36 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Wedding Man'.
Thu, Jan 01 1942 –
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Portrait of Victoria KarnafelVictoria Karnafel
Victoria Karnafel was
22 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Sad Looking Girl'.
Mon, Nov 19 1956 –
Mon, Mar 22 2004
Portrait of Jack ScardinoJack Scardino
Jack Scardino was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Cold Old Man'.
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Portrait of Joe StrnadJoe Strnad
Joe Strnad was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Bingo Caller'.
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Portrait of Helen TomkoHelen Tomko
Helen Tomko was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Helen'.
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Portrait of Charlene DarrowCharlene Darrow
Charlene Darrow was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Red Head'.
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Portrait of Jane-Colette DiskoJane-Colette Disko
Jane-Colette Disko was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Girl Checker'.
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Portrait of Michael WolletMichael Wollet
Michael Wollet was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Stock Boy'.
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Portrait of Robert BeardRobert Beard
Robert Beard was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'World War Veteran'.
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Portrait of Joe DzizmbaJoe Dzizmba
Joe Dzizmba was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'World War Veteran'.
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Portrait of Stephen KopestonskyStephen Kopestonsky
Stephen Kopestonsky was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Priest'.
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Portrait of John F. Buchmelter IIIJohn F. Buchmelter III
John F. Buchmelter III was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Bar Patron'.
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Portrait of Frank DevoreFrank Devore
Frank Devore was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Barman'.
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Portrait of Tom BeckerTom Becker
Tom Becker was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Doctor'.
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Portrait of Lynn KongkhamLynn Kongkham
Lynn Kongkham was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Nurse'.
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Portrait of Nongnuj TimruangNongnuj Timruang
Nongnuj Timruang was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Bar Girl'.
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Portrait of Po Pao PeePo Pao Pee
Po Pao Pee was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Chinese Referee'.
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Portrait of Dale BurroughsDale Burroughs
Dale Burroughs was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Embassy Guard'.
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Portrait of Parris HicksParris Hicks
Parris Hicks was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Sergeant'.
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Portrait of Samui Muang-IntataSamui Muang-Intata
Samui Muang-Intata was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Chinese Bodyguard'.
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Portrait of Sapox ColisiumSapox Colisium
Sapox Colisium was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Chinese Man'.
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Portrait of Vitoon WinwitoonVitoon Winwitoon
Vitoon Winwitoon was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'NVA Officer'.
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Portrait of Somsak SengvilaiSomsak Sengvilai
Somsak Sengvilai was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'V.C. Referee'.
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Portrait of Charan NusvanonCharan Nusvanon
Charan Nusvanon was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Chinese Boss'.
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Portrait of Jiam GongtongsmootJiam Gongtongsmoot
Jiam Gongtongsmoot was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Chinese Man At Door'.
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Portrait of Chai PeyawanChai Peyawan
Chai Peyawan was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'South Vietnamese Prisoner'.
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Portrait of Mana HansaMana Hansa
Mana Hansa was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'South Vietnamese Prisoner'.
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Portrait of Sombot JumpanoiSombot Jumpanoi
Sombot Jumpanoi was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'South Vietnamese Prisoner'.
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Portrait of Phip ManeePhip Manee
Phip Manee was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Woman In Village'.
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Portrait of Ding SantosDing Santos
Ding Santos was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'V.C. Guard'.
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Portrait of Krieng ChaiyapukKrieng Chaiyapuk
Krieng Chaiyapuk was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'V.C. Guard'.
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Portrait of Ot PalapooOt Palapoo
Ot Palapoo was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'V.C. Guard'.
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Portrait of Chok Chai MahasokeChok Chai Mahasoke
Chok Chai Mahasoke was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'V.C. Guard'.
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Portrait of Joel ThingvallJoel Thingvall
Joel Thingvall was
28 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Steel Worker (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 29 1950
Portrait of Gary A. JonesGary A. Jones
Gary A. Jones was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Hospital Orderly (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Michael CiminoMichael Cimino
Michael Cimino was
39 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Producer, Director, Story'
Fri, Feb 03 1939 –
Sat, Jul 02 2016
Portrait of Vilmos ZsigmondVilmos Zsigmond
Vilmos Zsigmond was
48 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Director of Photography'
Mon, Jun 16 1930 –
Fri, Jan 01 2016
Portrait of Deric WashburnDeric Washburn
Deric Washburn was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Screenplay, Story'
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Portrait of Michael DeeleyMichael Deeley
Michael Deeley was
46 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Producer'
Sat, Aug 06 1932
Portrait of Barry SpikingsBarry Spikings
Barry Spikings was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of John PeverallJohn Peverall
John Peverall was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Producer'
Unknown Birthday –
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Portrait of Peter ZinnerPeter Zinner
Peter Zinner was
59 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Editor'
Thu, Jul 24 1919 –
Tue, Nov 13 2007
Portrait of James J. KlingerJames J. Klinger
James J. Klinger was
43 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Supervising Sound Effects Editor'
Thu, Mar 07 1935
Portrait of Teri E. DormanTeri E. Dorman
Teri E. Dorman was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Sound Editor'
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Portrait of James FritchJames Fritch
James Fritch was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Sound Editor'
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Portrait of Stanley MyersStanley Myers
Stanley Myers was
45 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Original Music Composer'
Fri, Oct 06 1933 –
Tue, Nov 09 1993
Portrait of Carey LoftinCarey Loftin
Carey Loftin was
64 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Sat, Jan 31 1914 –
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Portrait of Buddy Van HornBuddy Van Horn
Buddy Van Horn was
49 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Tue, Aug 20 1929 –
Tue, May 11 2021
Portrait of Quinn K. RedekerQuinn K. Redeker
Quinn K. Redeker was
42 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Story'
Sat, May 02 1936 –
Tue, Dec 20 2022
Portrait of Del AcevedoDel Acevedo
Del Acevedo was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Nick McLeanNick McLean
Nick McLean was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Richard PortmanRichard Portman
Richard Portman was
44 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Mon, Apr 02 1934 –
Sat, Jan 28 2017
Portrait of Cis CormanCis Corman
Cis Corman was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Casting'
Unknown Birthday –
Mon, Apr 27 2020
Portrait of Enrique BravoEnrique Bravo
Enrique Bravo was
48 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Camera Operator'
Tue, Dec 17 1929 –
Tue, Sep 22 1992
Portrait of Ron HobbsRon Hobbs
Ron Hobbs was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Dick SmithDick Smith
Dick Smith was
56 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Makeup Artist'
Mon, Jun 26 1922 –
Wed, Jul 30 2014
Portrait of Fred SchulerFred Schuler
Fred Schuler was
38 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Camera Operator'
Fri, Mar 15 1940
Portrait of Arthur DunneArthur Dunne
Arthur Dunne was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Transportation Coordinator'
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Portrait of Edwin ButterworthEdwin Butterworth
Edwin Butterworth was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Claude Binyon Jr.Claude Binyon Jr.
Claude Binyon Jr. was
48 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Production Manager'
Sun, Jul 13 1930 –
Sat, Jan 27 2007
Portrait of Troy MeltonTroy Melton
Troy Melton was
57 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Stunts'
Thu, Mar 03 1921 –
Wed, Nov 15 1995
Portrait of George StokesGeorge Stokes
George Stokes was
38 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Construction Coordinator'
Fri, Aug 02 1940 –
Sat, Mar 27 2010
Portrait of Mary KeatsMary Keats
Mary Keats was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of William L. McCaugheyWilliam L. McCaughey
William L. McCaughey was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of June SamsonJune Samson
June Samson was
48 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Script Supervisor'
Wed, Jan 01 1930 –
Sat, Nov 03 2007
Portrait of Robert WerdenRobert Werden
Robert Werden was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Unit Publicist'
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Portrait of Louis GarfinkleLouis Garfinkle
Louis Garfinkle was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Story'
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Portrait of Frank ErnstFrank Ernst
Frank Ernst was
60 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Location Manager'
Tue, Jan 01 1918 –
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Portrait of Eric SeeligEric Seelig
Eric Seelig was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Costume Supervisor'
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Portrait of Stephen KatzStephen Katz
Stephen Katz was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Dolby Consultant'
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Portrait of Kim SwadosKim Swados
Kim Swados was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Aaron RochinAaron Rochin
Aaron Rochin was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Wynn HammerWynn Hammer
Wynn Hammer was
53 in The Deer Hunter
as 'Still Photographer'
Fri, Mar 06 1925 –
Sun, May 02 2021
Portrait of Gus BassoGus Basso
Gus Basso was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Greensman'
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Portrait of Donald L. BolgerDonald L. Bolger
Donald L. Bolger was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Boom Operator'
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Portrait of Frank 'Cat' BallouFrank 'Cat' Ballou
Frank 'Cat' Ballou was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Transportation Coordinator'
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Portrait of Mickey WoodsMickey Woods
Mickey Woods was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Construction Coordinator'
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Portrait of Harold McConnellHarold McConnell
Harold McConnell was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Leadman'
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Portrait of M.R. Boonyalak SukawasdiM.R. Boonyalak Sukawasdi
M.R. Boonyalak Sukawasdi was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Location Manager'
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Portrait of Rick MartensRick Martens
Rick Martens was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of Frank M. RealeFrank M. Reale
Frank M. Reale was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Katrina FrankenKatrina Franken
Katrina Franken was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Dieter LudwigDieter Ludwig
Dieter Ludwig was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Greer CavagnaroGreer Cavagnaro
Greer Cavagnaro was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Keith KelsayKeith Kelsay
Keith Kelsay was
>> in The Deer Hunter
as 'Assistant Camera'
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