Michael Cimino

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1939-02-03

Deathday 2016-07-02 (77 years old)

Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As Nikki Cimino

Michael Cimino

Biography

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.

Known For

Director

2007
1996
The Sunchaser

as Director

1990
Desperate Hours

as Director

1987
The Sicilian

as Director

1985
Year of the Dragon

as Director

1980
Heaven's Gate

as Director

1978
The Deer Hunter

as Director

Actor

2022
Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend

as Self (archive footage)

2022
Michael Cimino, God Bless America

as Self - Subject (archive footage)

2012
2007
To Each His Own Cinema

as Miguel Cimino (segment: no translation needed)

1974

Writer

1985
Year of the Dragon

as Screenplay

1980
Heaven's Gate

as Screenplay

1978
1974
1973
Magnum Force

as Screenplay

1972
Silent Running

as Screenplay

Producer

1996
The Sunchaser

as Producer

1990
Desperate Hours

as Producer

1987
The Sicilian

as Producer

1978
The Deer Hunter

as Producer

Crew

1986
Platoon

as Thanks