Michael Cimino
Michael Cimino (February 3, 1939 – July 2, 2016) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for writing and directing The Deer Hunter and Heaven’s Gate, the latter of which was initially poorly received before being re-assessed positively in subsequent decades.
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Michael Cimino Movies
Discover the best movies directed by Michael Cimino. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Michael Cimino films ranked by score.
1
Year of the Dragon (1985)
Action
Crime
Thriller
Captain Stanley White is the kind of cop who mistakes obsession for righteousness. Determined to dismantle a rising Chinese-American crime empire led by the coldly ambitious Joey Tai, White tears...
Score
6.8
2
Heaven’s Gate (1980)
Drama
History
Western
In 1890s Wyoming, a Harvard-educated lawman watches the frontier collapse under the weight of money and murder. Wealthy cattle barons have compiled a kill list of immigrant settlers too poor...
Score
6.8
3
The Deer Hunter (1978)
Drama
War
In the steel mill towns of western Pennsylvania, three friends drink and hunt and dream before shipping off to Vietnam. What the war does to them, physically and psychologically, is...
Score
8.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies directed by Michael Cimino?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Michael Cimino are Year of the Dragon, Heaven’s Gate, and The Deer Hunter.
How many movies and TV shows has Michael Cimino directed?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 3 titles directed by Michael Cimino, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Michael Cimino worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Michael Cimino maintains a strong average user rating of 7.2 out of 10 across all tracked titles.