
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
February 3, 1939
Died
July 2, 2016 (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
Acting
Directing

To Each His Own Cinema
Director
2007

The Sunchaser
Director, Producer
1996

Desperate Hours
Director, Producer
1990

The Sicilian
Director, Producer
1987

Platoon
Thanks
1986

Year of the Dragon
Director, Screenplay
1985

Heaven's Gate
Screenplay, Director
1980

The Deer Hunter
Director, Producer, Story
1978

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Director, Screenplay
1974

Magnum Force
Screenplay
1973

Silent Running
Screenplay
1972


