Michael Cimino

Michael Cimino (February 3, 1939 – July 2, 2016) was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and author. He directed films such as Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, The Deer Hunter and Heaven's Gate.
==Early life==
==Career==
==Filmography==
*Silent Running (1972) - Co-writer
*Magnum Force (1973) - Co-writer
*Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) - Director and writer (directorial debut)
*The Deer Hunter (1978) - Director, co-writer and co-producer; Oscar win for Best Picture and Best Director
*The Rose (1979) - Writer (uncredited)
*Heaven's Gate (1980) - Director and writer; Razzie win for Worst Director 
*The Dogs of War (1981) - Writer (uncredited)
*Year of the Dragon (1985) - Director and co-writer 
*The Sicilian (1987) - Director 
*Desperate Hours (1990) - Director 
*Sunchaser (1996) - Director and producer (final feature film)
*No Translation Needed (2007) - Director 
==External links==
*Michael Cimino on Wikipedia 
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Category:Best Directing Academy Award winners
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