The Deer Hunter (1979)

02/23/1979 3h 3m

One of the most important and powerful films of all time!

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Overview

Three steelworkers enlist in the army and are sent to Vietnam, one leaving behind a rushed marriage, the others a shared love. What they encounter during the war changes their lives forever.

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Cast Ages at Release

Robert De Niro

as Michael Vronsky

Born 08/17/1943, age

Christopher Walken

as Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich

Born 03/31/1943, age

John Cazale

as Stan

Born 08/12/1935

Died 03/12/1978, age

John Savage

as Steven Pushkov

Born 08/25/1949, age

Meryl Streep

as Linda

Born 06/22/1949, age

George Dzundza

as John

Born 07/19/1945, age

Rutanya Alda

as Angela

Born 10/13/1942, age

Amy Wright

as Bridesmaid

Born 04/15/1950, age