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The Deer Hunter (1978)

R · 1978-12-08 · 3h 3m · EN
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One of the most important and powerful films of all time!

A group of working-class friends decide to enlist in the Army during the Vietnam War and finds it to be hellish chaos -- not the noble venture they imagined. Before they left, Steven married his pregnant girlfriend -- and Michael and Nick were in love with the same woman. But all three are different men upon their return.

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Michael CiminoDirectorQuinn K. RedekerWriter
Budget
$15M
Box office
$49M

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Robert De NiroRobert De NiroMichael VronskyChristopher WalkenChristopher WalkenNikanor "Nick" ChevotarevichJohn CazaleJohn CazaleStanJohn SavageJohn SavageSteven PushkovMeryl StreepMeryl StreepLindaGeorge DzundzaGeorge DzundzaJohnRutanya AldaRutanya AldaAngelaPierre SeguiPierre SeguiJulienAmy WrightAmy WrightBridesmaidRichard KussRichard KussLinda's FatherJoe GrifasiJoe GrifasiBandleaderDennis WatlingtonDennis WatlingtonCab Driver

Keywords

FriendsSmall townEscapeSuicidePost traumatic stress disorderDeer huntingPartyAnti warGraphic violenceVietnam veteranWeddingVietnamPennsylvania, usaRevolverDrunkennessSaigonRussian rouletteSteel workerViet congRomantic trianglePrisoner of war campSlavic americanPost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · WarTheme affinityFriends · Small Town · EscapeDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityWar · Anti War · Prisoner Of War CampDirector preference126444

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What is The Deer Hunter about?

A group of working-class friends decide to enlist in the Army during the Vietnam War and finds it to be hellish chaos -- not the noble venture they imagined. Before they left, Steven married his pregnant girlfriend -- and Michael and Nick were in love with the same woman. But all three are different men upon their return.

How long is The Deer Hunter?

The Deer Hunter has a runtime of 183 minutes.

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