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The Deer Hunter
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The Deer Hunter

Fri, Dec 8, 1978
  • Drama
  • War
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

Three steelworkers enlist in the army and are sent to Vietnam, one leaving behind a rushed marriage, the others a shared love. What they encounter during the war changes their lives forever.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Dec 8, 1978
GB
  • In CinemasTue, Feb 27, 1979Originally rated X
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Feb 22, 1979
  • PhysicalTue, Aug 21, 2018Blu ray
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Mar 7, 1979
  • Streaming / DigitalSun, Jan 1, 2006VOD
  • PhysicalWed, Nov 5, 1997VHS
  • TVSat, Feb 28, 2026Canal+ Grand Écran
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Mar 8, 1979
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Mar 17, 1979
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    as Michael Vronsky
  • Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    as Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich
  • John Cazale
    John Cazale
    as Stan
  • John Savage
    John Savage
    as Steven Pushkov
  • Meryl Streep
    Meryl Streep
    as Linda
  • George Dzundza
    George Dzundza
    as John
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