Michael Cimino (/tʃɪˈmiːnoʊ/ chi-MEE-noh; born February 3, 1939) is an American film director. He is best known for co-writing, producing and directing the 1978 Academy Award-winning film The Deer Hunter and writing and directing the infamous 1980 film Heaven's Gate. His films are characterized by their striking visual style and controversial subject matter.
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