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.

Filmography

 * Silent Running (1972) - Co-writer
 * Magnum Force (1973) - Co-writer
 * Thunderbolt and Lighfoot (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