A FILM TO REMEMBER: “THE DEER HUNTER” (1978)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “The Deer Hunter”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Michael Cimino’s “The Deer Hunter”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

An in-depth examination of the ways in which the Vietnam War impacts and disrupts the lives of people in a small industrial town in Pennsylvania.

Still image of filmmaker Michael Cimino.

STUDIO:

Universal Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Michael Cimino

CAST:

• Robert De Niro … SSG Michael “Mike” Vronsky
• Christopher Walken … Cpl. Nikanor “Nick” Chevotarevich
• John Savage … Cpl. Steven Pushkov
• John Cazale … Stan — “Stosh”