Movie

The Deer Hunter

Name: The Deer Hunter
Genre: War, Drama, Epic
Released: 1978-12-08
Duration: PT3h 3mM
Rating: 8.1

1978 N/A War, Drama, Epic ★ 8.1/10

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8.1Rating

N/ADuration

--Certificate

$49.0 MillionBox Office

Synopsis

The Deer Hunter follows three Pennsylvania steelworkers — Michael (Robert De Niro), Nick (Christopher Walken), and Steven (John Savage) — whose lives are forever changed when they serve in the Vietnam War. The film explores the impact of war on their friendship, mental state, and small-town community.

Production Crew

DirectorMichael Cimino

WriterMichael Cimino, Deric Washburn, Louis Garfinkle, Quinn K. Redeker

ProducerBarry Spikings, Michael Deeley, Michael Cimino, John Peverall

Movie Details

Release Date	December 8, 1978
Duration	N/A
Genre	War, Drama, Epic
Languages	English, Vietnamese, French, Russian

Box Office & Financials

Budget	$15.0 Million
Box Office	$49.0 Million

Filming Locations

Clairton
Pennsylvania
USA; Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
USA; Steubenville
Ohio
USA; Mingo Junction
Ohio
USA; Thailand (Kwai River); Bangkok
Thailand

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is The Deer Hunter about?

The Deer Hunter is a 1978 Vietnam War epic that won 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture. It follows three friends from a small Pennsylvania steel town before, during, and after their service in Vietnam...

Q: Who are the lead actors in The Deer Hunter?

Robert De Niro stars as Michael Vronsky, Christopher Walken won Best Supporting Actor for his role as Nick Chevotarevich, and Meryl Streep earned her first Oscar nomination as Linda...

Q: How much did The Deer Hunter earn at the box office?

Made on a budget of $15 million, The Deer Hunter grossed approximately $49 million at the worldwide box office...

Q: Where was The Deer Hunter filmed?

The Deer Hunter was filmed in various locations including Pennsylvania steel towns, Ohio, and Thailand, with the iconic Russian roulette scenes shot on the Kwai River in Thailand...