The Best Picture of 1979 is…..”The Deer Hunter.” The story follows three friends from their home town in Pennsylvania to the Vietnam War and back again. They follow very different paths after returning home from war. Director Michael Cimino (“Thunderbolt and Lightfoot” 1974) put together this engrossing film that holds viewers interests for the three hour duration, from a well-organized and thoughtful screenplay by Deric Washburn.
The three principals, Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and John Savage, delivered memorable performances. The supporting cast includes Merle Streep, John Cazale, George Dzundra, Pierre Segui, Shirley Stoler, Paul D’Amato, Amy Wright, Rutanya Alda, and Joe Grifasi. This was the final film role for Cazale, who passed away at the age of 42, shortly after completing filming for this picture.
“The Deer Hunter” was successful at the box office for producer Michael Cimino, EMI Films, and Universal Pictures. It was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning five: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Walken), Best Sound, and Best Film Editing. Nominees include Best Actor (De Niro), Best Supporting Actress (Streep), Best Screenplay, and Best Cinematography.
The Deer Hunter (1979)
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My Review
The Best Picture of 1979 is…..”The Deer Hunter.” The story follows three friends from their home town in Pennsylvania to the Vietnam War and back again. They follow very different paths after returning home from war. Director Michael Cimino (“Thunderbolt and Lightfoot” 1974) put together this engrossing film that holds viewers interests for the three hour duration, from a well-organized and thoughtful screenplay by Deric Washburn.
The three principals, Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and John Savage, delivered memorable performances. The supporting cast includes Merle Streep, John Cazale, George Dzundra, Pierre Segui, Shirley Stoler, Paul D’Amato, Amy Wright, Rutanya Alda, and Joe Grifasi. This was the final film role for Cazale, who passed away at the age of 42, shortly after completing filming for this picture.
“The Deer Hunter” was successful at the box office for producer Michael Cimino, EMI Films, and Universal Pictures. It was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning five: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Walken), Best Sound, and Best Film Editing. Nominees include Best Actor (De Niro), Best Supporting Actress (Streep), Best Screenplay, and Best Cinematography.