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The Deer Hunter is a creative work in the cinematography industry, and it is classified as a drama film and war film. The movie was directed by Michael Cimino and had its first release on December 8, 1978. It was produced by Universal Pictures and set in Clairton, Pennsylvania, and Vietnam.
The Deer Hunter features key actors Robert De Niro, John Cazale, Christopher Walken, and John Savage. The film's screenplay was written by Deric Washburn, based on a story authored by Quinn Redeker and Louis J. Casaregola. The cinematography was handled by Vilmos Zsigmond, and the music was composed by Stanley Myers.
The Deer Hunter was produced by the countries United Kingdom and United States. It has received Academy Awards for its cinematography and had an investment fund total sold of $50,000,000.