How many awards did The Deer Hunter get?
five Academy Awards
The Deer Hunter, American dramatic film, released in 1978, that focused on the devastating effects of the Vietnam War on the young American men sent to fight in it. The emotionally shattering movie, cowritten and directed by Michael Cimino, won five Academy Awards, including those for best picture and best editor.
Who won Academy Awards for The Deer Hunter?
At the 51st Academy Awards, it was nominated for nine Academy Awards, and won five: Best Picture, Best Director for Cimino, Best Supporting Actor for Walken, Best Sound, and Best Film Editing. The film marked Meryl Streep’s first Academy Award nomination (for Best Supporting Actress).
What town is The Deer Hunter set in?
The Deer Hunter | 1978 The town, however, is an amalgamation of eight separate locales. Three are in Pennsylvania: the real Clairton; McKeesport, over the Monongahela River; and Pittsburgh. Two more are towns to the west, Weirton and Follansbee, in the sliver of West Virginia between the Ohio River and Pennsylvania.
Who was the Green Beret in The Deer Hunter?
Mike wears the green beret of the U.S. Army Special Forces operator. He is dressed in SF tigerstripe camouflage in Vietnam. However, in full dress uniform his left shoulder sports the 101st Airborne Division badge.
How did Steve lose his legs in deer Hunter?
How does Nick die in the end? When Mike visits Steven in the hospital he sees that both of Steven’s legs have been amputated due to the pain they suffered while the aircraft crew failed to rescue him. Steven tells Mike that he has been receiving huge chunks of money from Vietnam.
Why did Roy Scheider leave deer Hunter?
Roy Scheider was originally cast as Michael Vronsky, but withdrew from the production two weeks before the start of filming, due to “creative differences.” Still obligated to Universal, Scheider reprised his role as Chief Martin Brody in Jaws 2 (1978).
How much is Jon Voight?
Jon Voight Net Worth and Salary: Jon Voight is an American actor who has a net worth of $55 million.