Synopsis
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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Cast
- Robert De NiroMichael Vronsky
- Christopher WalkenNikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich
- John CazaleStan
- John SavageSteven Pushkov
- Meryl StreepLinda
- George DzundzaJohn
- Rutanya AldaAngela
- Pierre SeguiJulien
- Amy WrightBridesmaid
- Richard KussLinda's Father
Recommendations
- 100
Chicago Tribune
What distinguishes The Deer Hunter most is its many rich characters and the size of its vision. This is a big film, dealing with big issues, made on a grand scale. Much of it, including some casting decisions, suggest inspiration by "The Godfather." [9 Mar 1979] - 100
TV Guide Magazine
Brutally memorable, The Deer Hunter is an emotionally draining production that draws a vivid portrait of its characters and their milieu--and succeeds in showing the devastating effect of the war on their lives, as well as their brave attempts at renewal. Unfortunately, the film falters when it comes to the larger questions of America's involvement in Vietnam. - 100
Chicago Sun-Times
It is not an anti-war film. It is not a pro-war film. It is one of the most emotionally shattering films ever made. - 100
Empire
A simultaneuosly touching and harrowing experience that puts the audience directly in the shoes of one man's experience of Vietnam. - 100
The Guardian
The idea of sacrifice permeates everything, along with the cruelty and horror. This is Cimino's masterpiece. - 90
The New York Times
A big, awkward, crazily ambitious, sometimes breathtaking motion picture that comes as close to being a popular epic as any movie about this country since "The Godfather." - 90
Variety
Among the considerable achievements of Michael Cimino's The Deer Hunter is the fact that the film remains intense, powerful and fascinating for more than three hours. - 70
Dallas Observer
Overlong, but with moments of greatness.
