Michael Cimino
- Born
- February 3, 1939
- Died
- July 2, 2016 (77 years old)
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2007To Each His Own CinemaFilm · Director★ 6.4
- 1996The SunchaserFilm · Director, Producer, Writer★ 6.3
- 1990Desperate HoursFilm · Director, Producer, Screenplay★ 5.4
- 1987The SicilianFilm · Director, Producer, Screenplay★ 5.2
- 1986PlatoonFilm · Thanks★ 7.7
- 1985Year of the DragonFilm · Director, Screenplay★ 6.8
- 1980Heaven's GateFilm · Director, Writer★ 6.7
- 1979The RoseFilm · Screenplay★ 6.7
- 1978The Deer HunterFilm · Director, Story, Producer, Screenplay★ 8.0
- 1976The Outlaw Josey WalesFilm · Screenplay★ 7.5
- 1974Thunderbolt and LightfootFilm · Director, Writer★ 6.8
- 1973Magnum ForceFilm · Screenplay★ 7.1
- 1972Silent RunningFilm · Writer★ 6.4
