Known for
Directing
Credits
28
Gender
Man
Birthday
Feb 3, 1939
Day of death
Jul 2, 2016 (77)
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
Acting roles
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend | Self (archive footage) |
| 2022 | Michael Cimino, God Bless America | Self - Subject (archive footage) |
| 2012 | A Special Day | Self |
| 2007 | To Each His Own Cinema | Miguel Cimino (segment: no translation needed) |
| 2003 | Realising The Deer Hunter | Self |
| 1994 | Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso | Self |
| 1993 | Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work | Self |
| 1979 | 1979 ITV South Bank Show Interview With Michael Cimino | Self |
| 1974 | Spécial cinéma | Self |
Credits
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | To Each His Own Cinema | Director |
| 1996 | The Sunchaser | Director |
| 1996 | The Sunchaser | Producer |
| 1990 | Desperate Hours | Director |
| 1990 | Desperate Hours | Producer |
| 1987 | The Sicilian | Director |
| 1987 | The Sicilian | Producer |
| 1986 | Platoon | Thanks |
| 1985 | Year of the Dragon | Director |
| 1985 | Year of the Dragon | Screenplay |
| 1980 | Heaven's Gate | Director |
| 1980 | Heaven's Gate | Screenplay |
| 1978 | The Deer Hunter | Producer |
| 1978 | The Deer Hunter | Director |
| 1978 | The Deer Hunter | Story |
| 1974 | Thunderbolt and Lightfoot | Director |
| 1974 | Thunderbolt and Lightfoot | Screenplay |
| 1973 | Magnum Force | Screenplay |
| 1972 | Silent Running | Screenplay |