Directed by: Michael Cimino Written by: Deric Washburn Release date: 1978-12-08 Cast: Robert De Niro (as Michael), John Cazale (as Stanley), John Savage (as Steven), Christopher Walken (as Nick), Meryl Streep (as Linda), George Dzundza (as John), Rutanya Alda (as Angela), Amy Wright (as Bridesmaid), Shirley Stoler (as Steven's Mother), Joe Grifasi (as Bandleader) Genre: New Hollywood, War film, Anti-war, Anti-war film, Ensemble Film, Drama Distributor: Universal Studios Producer: Barry Spikings, Michael Deeley, Michael Cimino, John Peverall Cinematography: Vilmos Zsigmond Editor: Peter Zinner Estimated Budget: US$ - 15,000,000 Studio: Universal Studios Awards: Academy Award for Best PictureAcademy Award for Best DirectorAcademy Award for Film EditingAcademy Award for Actor in a Supporting RoleGolden Globe Award for Best Director - FilmDGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature FilmNew York Film Critics Circle Award for Best PictureLos Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best DirectorBAFTA Award for Best CinematographyBAFTA Award for Best Editing
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