The Deer Hunter Image
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critics

User Score

Universal acclaim- based on 44 Ratings

Summary: Michael, Steven and Nick are young factory workers from Pennsylvania who enlist into the Army to fight in Vietnam. Before they go, Steven marries the pregnant Angela and their wedding-party is also the men's farewell party. After some time and many horrors the three friends fall in the hands of the Vietcong and are brought to a prison camp in which they are forced to play Russian roulette against each other. Michael makes it possible for them to escape, but they soon get separated again.
Runtime: 182 min
Production: Universal Pictures
Genres: Drama, War
Countries: USA, UK
Languages: English, French, Russian, Vietnamese
Home Release Date: Sep 6, 2005
Director Credit
Michael Cimino Director
Writer Credit
Deric Washburn Story
Louis Garfinkle Story
Michael Cimino Story
Quinn K. Redeker Story
Principal Cast Credit
Christopher Walken Nick
Robert De Niro Michael
Cast Credit
Amy Wright Bridesmaid
Chuck Aspegren Axel
George Dzundza John
Joe Grifasi Bandleader
John Cazale Stan
John Savage Steven
Mady Kaplan Axel's Girl
Mary Ann Haenel Stan's Girl
Meryl Streep Linda
Pierre Segui Julien
Richard Kuss Linda's Father
Rutanya Alda Angela
Shirley Stoler Steven's Mother
Producer Credit
Barry Spikings Producer
Joann Carelli Associate Producer
John Peverall Producer
Marion Rosenberg Associate Producer
Michael Cimino Producer
Michael Deeley Producer
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