The Deer Hunter
“One of the most important and powerful films of all time!”
Synopsis
Three steelworkers enlist in the army and are sent to Vietnam, one leaving behind a rushed marriage, the others a shared love. What they encounter during the war changes their lives forever.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-18
Top Cast
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Robert De Niro
Michael Vronsky
Christopher Walken
Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich
John Cazale
Stan
John Savage
Steven Pushkov
Meryl Streep
Linda
George Dzundza
John
Rutanya Alda
Angela
Pierre Segui
Julien
Amy Wright
Bridesmaid
Richard Kuss
Linda's Father
Joe Grifasi
Bandleader
Dennis Watlington
Cab Driver
Shirley Stoler
Steven's Mother
Chuck Aspegren
Axel
Mary Ann Haenel
Stan's Girl
Mady Kaplan
Axel's Girl
Paul D'Amato
Sergeant
Christopher Colombi Jr.
Wedding Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 31, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$49M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.27x
+$34M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Cimino
- Screenplay & Story
- Deric Washburn
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- The Deer Hunter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Russian, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 3h 3m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $49M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, EMI Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Cimino
Deric Washburn, Quinn K. Redeker, Michael Cimino, Louis Garfinkle
Stanley Myers
Vilmos Zsigmond
Peter Zinner
Barry Spikings, Michael Deeley, Michael Cimino, John Peverall
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Cimino
Director
Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography
Peter Zinner
Editor
Buddy Van Horn
Stunt Coordinator
Carey Loftin
Stunt Coordinator
Deric Washburn
Screenplay
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Barry Spikings
Producer
Michael Deeley
Producer
Michael Cimino
Producer
John Peverall
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deer Hunter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Deer Hunter about?
Three steelworkers enlist in the army and are sent to Vietnam, one leaving behind a rushed marriage, the others a shared love. What they encounter during the war changes their lives forever.
Who directed The Deer Hunter?
The Deer Hunter was directed by Michael Cimino.
Who stars in The Deer Hunter?
The principal cast of The Deer Hunter includes Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale, John Savage, Meryl Streep.
When was The Deer Hunter released and how long is it?
The Deer Hunter was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 3h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Deer Hunter?
The Deer Hunter had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $49M at the worldwide box office (3.27 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Deer Hunter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deer Hunter was composed by Stanley Myers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deer Hunter?
The Deer Hunter holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).