Oscar-winning director Michael Cimino dies at 77
- 8 years ago
Director Michael Cimino, who won critical acclaim and Oscar for his film "The Deer Hunter" died on Saturday at the age of 77. The second film that Cimino directed was the 1978 Vietnam War, "The Deer Hunter" which won five Academy Awards, including best picture and director. "Our work together is something I will always remember. He will be missed" said Robert De Niro