Movie "The Deer Hunter" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Deer Hunter"

Michael, Nick, and Steven are three buddies from the steel mill town of Clairton, Penn.They are like schoolmates, hanging out in a local bar and enjoying weekends of deer-hunting. Michael and Nick are also both in love with Linda, who seems to juggle both of the men. But their placid life is soon to be changed after they are enlisted in the airborne infantry of Vietnam. So they all celebrate a goodbye at Steven's wedding and they leave to Vietnam, where they are captured by the enemy and forced to play a game of Russian Roulette. They escape and return home, but their lives are forever changed. Nick stays in Vietnam, Michael returns to Linda, and Steven is handicapped after losing a leg in the war.

Starring actors in "The Deer Hunter" movie:

Robert De Niro as a character Michael Robert De Niro also starred in the next movies: "15 Minutes" in a role of Detective Eddie Flemming; "Analyze This" in a role of Paul Vitti; "Brazil" in a role of Archibald 'Harry' Tuttle; "Jackie Brown" in a role of Louis Gara; "Meet the Parents" in a role of Jack Byrnes; "The Score"; "The Mission" in a role of Rodrigo Mendoza; "Once Upon a Time in America" in a role of David 'Noodles' Aaronson; "Ronin" in a role of Sam; "Angel Heart" in a role of Louis Cyphre; "Showtime" in a role of Det. Mitch Preston; "Frankenstein" in a role of The Creature; "Men of Honor" in a role of Master Chief/Senior Chief/Chief Leslie W. 'Billy' Sunday; "Heat" in a role of Neil McCauley; "Meet the Fockers" in a role of Jack Byrnes; "Shark Tale" in a role of Don Lino; "The Untouchables" in a role of Al Capone; "Jacknife" in a role of Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey; "Night and the City" in a role of Harry Fabian; "Godsend" in a role of Richard Wells; "A Bronx Tale" in a role of Lorenzo Anello; "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" in a role of Archbishop of Peru; "Hide and Seek" in a role of David Callaway; "Cape Fear" in a role of Max Cady; "Casino" in a role of Sam 'Ace' Rothstein; "Goodfellas" in a role of Jimmy Conway; "Sleepers" in a role of Father Bobby; "Taxi Driver" in a role of Travis Bickle; "The Godfather: Part II" in a role of Vito Corleone; "Midnight Run" in a role of Jack Walsh; "City by the Sea" in a role of Vincent LaMarca; "Wag the Dog" in a role of Conrad Brean; "The Fan" in a role of Gil Renard; "Backdraft" in a role of Donald 'Shadow' Rimgale; "Stardust" in a role of Captain Shakespeare; "Arthur and the Invisibles" in a role of King; "We're No Angels" in a role of Ned; "Righteous Kill" in a role of Turk; "Raging Bull" in a role of Jake La Motta; "What Just Happened?" in a role of Ben; "Falling in Love" in a role of Frank Raftis; "Mean Streets" in a role of Johnny Boy; "Awakenings" in a role of Leonard Lowe;

John Cazale as a character Stan John Cazale also starred in the next movies: "The Godfather: Part II" in a role of Fredo Corleone; "Dog Day Afternoon" in a role of Sal; "The Conversation" in a role of Stan;

John Savage as a character Steven John Savage also starred in the next movies: "The Thin Red Line" in a role of Sergeant McCron; "Message in a Bottle" in a role of Johnny Land; "Intoxicating" in a role of William Shanley; "White Squall" in a role of McCrea, Albatross Crewman/English Teacher; "The Attic" in a role of Graham Callan; "Hair" in a role of Claude Hooper Bukowski; "The Violent Kind" in a role of George Malloy; "Salvador" in a role of John Cassady;

Christopher Walken as a character Nick Christopher Walken also starred in the next movies: "Kangaroo Jack" in a role of Salvatore 'Sal' Maggio; "Catch Me If You Can" in a role of Frank Abagnale, Sr.; "Sleepy Hollow" in a role of The Hessian Horseman; "New Rose Hotel" in a role of Fox; "Gigli" in a role of Det. Stanley Jacobellis; "Blast from the Past" in a role of Calvin Webber; "The Stepford Wives" in a role of Mike Wellington; "The Rundown" in a role of Hatcher; "The Affair of the Necklace" in a role of Count Cagliostro; "Around the Bend" in a role of Turner Lair; "Batman Returns" in a role of Max Shreck; "Mousehunt" in a role of Caeser, the Exterminator; "Nick of Time" in a role of Mr. Smith; "Click" in a role of Morty; "A 007 View to a Kill" in a role of Max Zorin; "Wedding Crashers" in a role of Treasury Secretary William Cleary; "The Prophecy" in a role of Gabriel; "Last Man Standing" in a role of Hickey; "The Opportunists" in a role of Victor 'Vic' Kelly; "Hairspray" in a role of Wilbur Turnblad; "Man on Fire" in a role of Rayburn; "Joe Dirt" in a role of Clem; "King of New York" in a role of Frank White; "True Romance" in a role of Vincenzo Coccotti; "Wayne's World 2" in a role of Bobby Cahn; "Antz" in a role of Colonel Cutter; "The Anderson Tapes" in a role of The Kid; "The Dead Zone" in a role of Johnny Smith; "Julius Caesar" in a role of Marcus Portius Cato; "Annie Hall" in a role of Duane Hall; "The Milagro Beanfield War" in a role of Kyril Montana; "America's Sweethearts" in a role of Hal Weidmann;

Meryl Streep as a character Linda Meryl Streep also starred in the next movies: "Adaptation." in a role of Susan Orlean; "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" in a role of Aunt Josephine; "The River Wild" in a role of Gail Hartman; "A Prairie Home Companion" in a role of Yolanda Johnson; "The Bridges of Madison County" in a role of Francesca Johnson; "Prime" in a role of Lisa Metzger; "The Devil Wears Prada" in a role of Miranda Priestly; "Evening" in a role of Lila Wittenborn; "Rendition" in a role of Corrine Whitman; "Sophie's Choice" in a role of Sophie Zawistowski; "Lions for Lambs" in a role of Janine Roth; "Defending Your Life" in a role of Julia; "Mamma Mia!" in a role of Donna; "Kramer vs. Kramer" in a role of Joanna Kramer; "Falling in Love" in a role of Molly Gilmore; "Doubt" in a role of Sister Aloysius Beauvier; "One True Thing" in a role of Kate Gulden; "Out of Africa" in a role of Karen Blixen; "Julie & Julia" in a role of Julia Child; "Fantastic Mr. Fox" in a role of Mrs. Fox; "Before and After" in a role of Dr. Carolyn Ryan; "The French Lieutenant's Woman" in a role of Anna; "Dark Matter" in a role of Joanna Silver;

George Dzundza as a character John George Dzundza also starred in the next movies: "Basic Instinct" in a role of Gus Moran; "Species II"; "No Mercy" in a role of Captain Stemkowski; "Crimson Tide" in a role of Chief of the Boat; "Adam and Eve" in a role of Eve's Dad; "That Darn Cat" in a role of Boetticher;

Chuck Aspegren as a character Axel Chuck Aspegren starred only in the movie "The Deer Hunter"

Shirley Stoler as a character Steven's Mother Shirley Stoler also starred in the next movies: "Klute" in a role of Momma Rose; "Frankenhooker" in a role of Spike the Bartender; "Shakedown" in a role of Irma;

Rutanya Alda as a character Angela Rutanya Alda also starred in the next movies: "Prancer" in a role of Jessica's Aunt Sarah; "The Dark Half" in a role of Miriam Cowley; "Amityville II: The Possession" in a role of Dolores Montelli; "Vigilante" in a role of Vickie Marino;

Pierre Segui as a character Julien Pierre Segui starred only in the movie "The Deer Hunter"

Mady Kaplan as a character Axel's Girl Mady Kaplan also starred in the next movies: "The Falcon and the Snowman" in a role of Laurie;

Amy Wright as a character Bridesmaid Amy Wright starred only in the movie "The Deer Hunter"

Mary Ann Haenel as a character Stan's Girl Mary Ann Haenel starred only in the movie "The Deer Hunter"

Richard Kuss as a character Linda's Father Richard Kuss starred only in the movie "The Deer Hunter"

Joe Grifasi as a character Bandleader Joe Grifasi also starred in the next movies: "Brewster's Millions" in a role of J.B. Donaldo; "The Hudsucker Proxy" in a role of Lou the Cabbie; "Money Train" in a role of Riley; "Slow Burn" in a role of Desk Sgt. Drown; "Chances Are" in a role of Omar; "13 Going on 30" in a role of Mr. Flamhaff; "One Fine Day" in a role of Manny Feldstein; "Dark Matter" in a role of Colby; "Presumed Innocent" in a role of Tommy Molto;