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    Miscellaneous Information

    [ Bullet ]The Deer Hunter stars Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep, John Savage, the late John Cazale, and is directed by Michael Cimino.

    [ Bullet ]Click here to go to The Internet Movie Database site for The Deer Hunter.

    [ Bullet ] Premiere Magazine featured the Top 100 Movie Moments of All Time. The Deer Hunter made the list at #87 with the confrontation between Michael and Nick in Saigon. In case you're curious, #1 was the "You broke my heart!" scene in The Godfather Part II where Michael confronts Fredo.

    [ Bullet ]I was sent this essay by Frank Schalk, a film major at UCSC. It is very interesting and probes a theory that many Robert De Niro, The Deer Hunter, or Taxi Driver fans have probably not thought too much about. Click here to download the essay, in Microsoft Word format. He's also interested in receiving some feedback, so send him your comments if you can!

    [ Bullet ]I received another essay from Paul Kelley comparing the film to Russian epics. Read it here and tell him what you think.

    [ Bullet ]Marky Billson also sent me an essay with a great deal of information on the city of Clairton, Pennsylvania, the setting for the film.

    [ Bullet ]Jean Luc Cattacin from Paris sent me his essay, From Hell to Heaven, about the evolution of the character of Michael from a devil to a saint. Interesting reading.

    [ Bullet ]I was sent the following images by Corry Smith. They are from the "Bicentennial History of Mingo Junction, Ohio", released in 1970 (click here for a scan of the cover -- large file size). Here is a view of Welsh's Bar which should be recognizable as the bar from the film. The image confirms that the bar was fully functional and open prior to the filming of the movie. Also, another image shows Dugan's Pool Hall which is visible in the scene where Michael and Linda walk down the street on the way to the market.

    The following is a plot summary of the film The Deer Hunter, the first paragraph written by Leon Wolters.

    Michael, Steven and Nick are young factory workers from Pennsylvania who get drafted to fight in Vietnam. Before they go, Steven marries the pregnant Angela and their wedding-party is also the men's farewell party. After some time and many horrors the three friends fall in the hands of the Vietcong and are brought to a prison camp in which they are forced to play Russian roulette against each other. Michael makes it possible for them to escape, but they soon get separated again.

    If you have not yet seen this great cinematic masterpiece, you are highly recommended to do so. Although the film will not be as "hard hitting" as it was when it was originally released in 1978 (some of the Russian roulette scenes were called the harshest moments in film history), it should still be a great movie experience for you. Go out and rent it today! Unfortunately, it seems that many smaller video rental stores do not carry this film. Most of the larger chains, however, such as Blockbuster or Hollywood Video, should have it in stock. If you are unable to find it, it can be ordered from various mail order video retailers. It also appears occasionally on various cable television stations in the United States.

    The following are quotes from The Deer Hunter.

    [ Bullet ]Michael: One shot. That's what it's all about. One shot.

    [ Bullet ]Michael: You see this? This is this. This ain't somethin' else. This is this!

    [ Bullet ]Michael: I feel a lot of distance. I feel far away.

    [ Bullet ]Stan: I'm gettin' more ass than a toilet seat.

    [ Bullet ]John: You ever take a drink of beer, and piss at the same time?

    [ Bullet ]Axel: Fuckin' A!

    [ Bullet ]Axel: You're so full of shit you're gonna float away!

    [ Bullet ]Green Beret: Fuck it.

    [ Bullet ]Julien Grinda: When a man says no to champagne, he says no to life.

    Below is the main cast list for The Deer Hunter.
    (AA refers to Academy Award, GG Golden Globe, and N signifies a nomination) 

    
Robert De Niro		.... 	Michael (AAN) (GGN)



    

John Cazale		....	Stan



    

John Savage		....	Steven



    

Christopher Walken	....	Nick (S:AA) (S:GGN)



    

Meryl Streep		....	Linda (S:AAN) (S:GGN)



    

George Dzundza		....	John



    

Chuck Aspegren		.... 	Axel



    

Shirley Stoler		....	Steven's Mother



    

Rutanya Alda		....	Angela