7.7
Movie
Directing
Michael Cimino
- Born
- Died
- (aged 77)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 24 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.7
Movie
8.0
Movie
The Deer Hunter
7.5
Movie
The Outlaw Josey Wales
7.1
Movie
Magnum Force
6.8
Movie
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
6.4
Movie
Silent Running
6.8
Movie
Year of the Dragon
6.7
Movie
Heaven's Gate
5.4
Movie
Desperate Hours
6.4
Movie
To Each His Own Cinema
5.2
Movie
The Sicilian
6.7
Movie
The Rose
6.3
Movie
The Sunchaser
5.6
TV
The South Bank Show
Acting credits 12
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2022 | Michael Cimino, God Bless America Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | The Fabulous Allan Carr Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2012 | A Special Day Film | Self |
| 2007 | To Each His Own Cinema Film | Miguel Cimino (segment: no translation needed) |
| 2003 | Realising The Deer Hunter Film | Self |
| 1994 | Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso Film | Self |
| 1993 | Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work Film | Self |
| 1979 | 1979 ITV South Bank Show Interview With Michael Cimino Film | Self |
| 1978 | The South Bank Show TV | (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Spécial cinéma TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1971 | Film '72 TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 13
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | To Each His Own Cinema Film | Director |
| 1996 | The Sunchaser Film | Director, Producer, Writer |
| 1990 | Desperate Hours Film | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 1987 | The Sicilian Film | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 1986 | Platoon Film | Thanks |
| 1985 | Year of the Dragon Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1980 | Heaven's Gate Film | Director, Writer |
| 1979 | The Rose Film | Screenplay |
| 1978 | The Deer Hunter Film | Director, Story, Producer |
| 1976 | The Outlaw Josey Wales Film | Screenplay |
| 1974 | Thunderbolt and Lightfoot Film | Director, Writer |
| 1973 | Magnum Force Film | Screenplay |
| 1972 | Silent Running Film | Writer |