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.
Michael Cimino has 29 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work is anchored in the Dirty Harry universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Deer Hunter, Year of the Dragon, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
