Michael Cimino
- Born
- February 3, 1939 · New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- July 2, 2016
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
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.
Filmography · 18 credits
- 2004Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate · Archive footage (Self)
- 1996The Sunchaser · Producer
- 1996The Sunchaser · Director
- 1990Desperate Hours · Producer
- 1990Desperate Hours · Director
- 1987The Sicilian · Director
- 1987The Sicilian · Producer
- 1985Year of the Dragon · Director
- 1985Year of the Dragon · Writer
- 1980Heaven's Gate · Director
- 1980Heaven's Gate · Writer
- 1978The Deer Hunter · Writer
- 1978The Deer Hunter · Producer
- 1978The Deer Hunter · Director
- 1974Thunderbolt and Lightfoot · Writer
- 1974Thunderbolt and Lightfoot · Director
- 1973Magnum Force · Writer
- 1972Silent Running · Writer