The Deer Hunter

(1978)Directed by Michael Cimino183 min · RDrama, War
One of the most important and powerful films of all time!

Three steelworkers from a small Pennsylvania town, Michael Vronsky (Robert De Niro), Nick Chevotarevich (Christopher Walken), and Steven Pushkov (John Savage), hunt deer in the mountains before being drafted to Vietnam. The war scatters them across a nightmare of jungle combat and captivity, each man broken in different ways. Michael comes home changed forever, haunted by what was taken and what he could not save.

Robert De Niroas Michael Vronsky
Christopher Walkenas Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich
John Savageas Steven Pushkov
Meryl Streepas Linda
Rutanya Aldaas Angela
Pierre Seguias Julien
Amy Wrightas Bridesmaid
Richard Kussas Linda's Father
Joe Grifasias Bandleader
Dennis Watlingtonas Cab Driver
Shirley Stoleras Steven's Mother
Chuck Aspegrenas Axel
Mary Ann Haenelas Stan's Girl
MKMady Kaplanas Axel's Girl
Paul D'Amatoas Sergeant
Christopher Colombi Jr.as Wedding Man
Victoria Karnafelas Sad Looking Girl
Jack Scardinoas Cold Old Man
Joe Strnadas Bingo Caller
Helen Tomkoas Helen
Charlene Darrowas Red Head
Jane-Colette Diskoas Girl Checker