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Michael Cimino

Known for: Directing

Biography: 1939-02-03

Deathday: 2016-07-02 (77 years old)

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.

Filmography

all 25

Movies 24

self 10

Director 8

Writer 4

Producer 1

Michael Cimino

Biography

Filmography

all 25

Movies 24

self 10

Director 8

Writer 4

Producer 1

TV Shows 1

Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend (2022)

Michael Cimino, God Bless America (2022)

Faith & Fear: The Conjuring Universe (2021)

Isabelle Huppert: Personal Message (2020)

A Special Day (2012)

To Each His Own Cinema (2007)

No Translation Needed (2007)

Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (2004)

Realising The Deer Hunter (2003)

The Sunchaser (1996)

Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso (1994)

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work (1993)

Desperate Hours (1990)

The Sicilian (1987)

Platoon (1986)

Year of the Dragon (1985)

250.000 Mücken im Pappkarton (1985)

Heaven's Gate (1980)

The Rose (1979)

1979 ITV South Bank Show Interview With Michael Cimino (1979)

The Deer Hunter (1978)

Spécial cinéma (1974)

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)

Magnum Force (1973)

Silent Running (1972)

Ratings

Information

Known ForDirecting

GenderMale

Birthday1939-02-03

Deathday2016-07-02 (77 years old)

Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America

RelativesT. Rafael Cimino

CitizenshipsUnited States of America

Also Known AsMike Cimino

AwardsChevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director, Directors Guild of America Award, Golden Globe Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Picture

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Known For
Directing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1939-02-03

Deathday
2016-07-02 (77 years old)

Birth Place
New York City, United States of America

Relatives
T. Rafael Cimino

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Mike Cimino

Awards
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director, Directors Guild of America Award, Golden Globe Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Picture