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Michael Cimino
Director·USA·1939–2016
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.
Also known as: Nikki Cimino
Educated at: Yale School of Art; Yale University; Michigan State University (+1 more)
Career
Stats
- Credits
- 3
- across 1 production
- Active
- 1978
- <1 year
Recognition
Awards (0 won, 1 total)
- NOMAcademy Award·Best Original Screenplay·1979→The Deer Hunter
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Career
Filmography
| Production | Year | Role | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | The Deer Hunter | 1978 | Director | — |
![]() | The Deer Hunter | 1978 | Producer | — |
![]() | The Deer Hunter | 1978 | Screenwriter | — |
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Frequent collaborators
People who have worked on the most productions alongside Michael Cimino.




