Review of The Deer Hunter (1978) by Vanya M — 09 Apr 2012

Epic tale,powerful drama & masterpiece!

Michael Cimino won the Academy Award for Best Director for his work on "The Deer Hunter".

This review of The Deer Hunter (1978) was written by Vanya M on 09 Apr 2012.

The Deer Hunter has generally received very positive reviews.

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